Scientist and artist Brandon Ballengee has created a series of beautiful images of translucent frogs, tadpoles and toads.
Brandon Ballengee series is called Malamp – Reliquaries and it is created through a process of scanning the bodies of tadpoles, frogs, and toads "with the clearing and staining technique." Ballengee placed these amphibians in the center in order to give the illusion they were floating. He states that he deliberately scaled the images to make the frogs, toads, and tadpoles be approximately the size of a toddler in order elicit empathy instead of fear and detachment. In addition to the sizing, Brandon Ballengee also chose animals that had physical deformities, such as an extra or missing limb.
It is often said that science and art are two sides of the same coin; Brandon Ballengee's work is a perfect example of this statement.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Translucent Animals
- Opportunity for creating innovative, visually stunning artwork featuring translucent animals.
- Empathy Through Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in using art to evoke empathy and emotional connection.
- Deformities as Art
- Opportunity to challenge traditional beauty standards and redefine perceptions of deformities through art.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists to experiment with new techniques and materials to create unique pieces of art.
- Scientific Research
- Opportunity for scientists to explore new ways of studying and showcasing biological structures.
- Education and Awareness
- Opportunity for educational institutions and conservation organizations to use art to raise awareness about environmental issues and conservation efforts.
