Craft
#bamboo #insects #nature #sculpture
Incredibly Lifelike Insects Crafted out of Bamboo by Noriyuki Saitoh
Capturing anatomical essences with uncanny skill, Japanese artist Noriyuki Saitoh constructs life-sized insects using bamboo. The natural material’s versatility lends a surprisingly wide range of colors and textures to each creature. And although the first impression is of insects that are ready to crawl or fly off the page, Saitoh engages a thoughtful process of paring down each bug to its essential forms that give the impression of life.
As the artist writes on his website, “Since we are not preparing specimens and replicas, we strictly measure the [overall] dimensions and prioritize the appearance, impressions, features, and senses rather than proportions being created exactly…reality as a work is born if you thin out the elements and leave room to imagine.”
Saitoh is active on Twitter and Facebook where you can follow more of his creations and see works in progress. (via Lustik)
#bamboo #insects #nature #sculpture
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