Christopher Marley's graceful arrangements of jewel-like
arthropods make converts of those who have seen insects as
creepy--these are stunning works of art, his delicate butterfly
assemblages sublime. Marley's keen eye for design combines with his
entomological education to produce mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic bug
mandalas and striking up-close-and-personal single-insect
portraits. The iridescent colors of beetle shells and moth wings
are his pigments in a seemingly endless brilliant palette. The
photographs of these arrangements present the bugs in their natural
state: he does not digitally enhance any of the images. Each
gorgeous creation is identified with its scientific and common
names, and many are accompanied by concise descriptive text. In
succinct essays, Marley writes about insect collecting and its
benefits to the environment; he describes his creative process in
choosing and arranging the creatures for optimal visual effect.
PUBLICATION DATE: Dec 2009
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Pheromone: The Insect Artwork of Christopher Marley |
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$107.86
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