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Image by Laurynas Skeisgiela
Image by Laurynas Skeisgiela
Laurynas Skeisgiela Lithuanian, b. 1994
LIUMP! NUODINGOS MEŠKUTĖS / POISONOUS TIGERS (EUCHARIA FESTIVA), 2026
Chromogeninė reversinė spauda, rankomis atspausta iš spalvoto negatyvo ant Fuji Crystal Archive DP-II popieriaus / Chromogenic reversal print, hand-printed from colour negative on a Fuji Crystal Archive DP-II paper
75.5 x 85.5 cm
Edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs
'I borrowed a collection of nocturnal moths from an entomologist – a few moths from the Tiger Moth family. One of these genetically related nocturnal insects are poisonous, making the...
"I borrowed a collection of nocturnal moths from an entomologist – a few moths from the Tiger Moth family. One of these genetically related nocturnal insects are poisonous, making the visual puzzle among them particularly rich." (L. S.)
Deception, enchantment, and misdirection are universal experiences, shared by both humans and various other organisms. The phenomenon of mimicry has led to the development of many patterns found in nature. By resembling other species or objects in their external appearance, organisms can significantly extend their chances of survival. Non-poisonous animals pretend to be poisonous; winged insects mimic the physiological features of wild mammals through their patterns; and tiger moths—a family of nocturnal moths—borrow the coats of zebras and wild cats or splash themselves with bright red spots.
Deception, enchantment, and misdirection are universal experiences, shared by both humans and various other organisms. The phenomenon of mimicry has led to the development of many patterns found in nature. By resembling other species or objects in their external appearance, organisms can significantly extend their chances of survival. Non-poisonous animals pretend to be poisonous; winged insects mimic the physiological features of wild mammals through their patterns; and tiger moths—a family of nocturnal moths—borrow the coats of zebras and wild cats or splash themselves with bright red spots.
