New World Transparent Specimens is the latest work from Japanese artist Iori Tomita. Using a method that dissolves an animals natural proteins, Tomita is able to preserve these deceased animals with striking detail–highlighting the finest and most delicate skeleton structures. To further enhance the visual appeal of these ornate skeletons, Tomita selectively injects different colored [...]
New World Transparent Specimens is the latest work from Japanese artist Iori Tomita. Using a method that dissolves an animals natural proteins, Tomita is able to preserve these deceased animals with striking detail–highlighting the finest and most delicate skeleton structures.
To further enhance the visual appeal of these ornate skeletons, Tomita selectively injects different colored dies into hard bones and soft bones to create a 3-d effect. Without the addition of the dye, the animals remain translucent.
Tomita once worked as a Fisherman. Thankfully for us, his ties to that industry and his fondness of marine creatures are ubiquitous through the collection.
New World Transparent Specimens are available for purchase through Tokyu Hands in Japan at price ranging from ¥2,000 – ¥20,000. Additionally, if you can stomach the price, specific animals can be commissioned.
If you’re in Japan and would rather look than buy, Iori Tomita will be displaying these amazing works at the Tokyo Mineral Show from December 10-13 at Sunshine City.
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