Siberian Pine & Tallowwood - Chimera's Wooden Convergence
From the Siberian Pine of the Altai Mountains and the Tallowwood of Queensland, Australia, this piece fuses the organic features of the European Wild Hamster and the Australian Koala with inorganic robotic components textured by their native woodlands.
The heart of this fantastical chimera1 creation lies in its intricately designed robotic legs, textured with pinewood and black walnut to inorganically represent the fur coat of the european wild hamster and accented with chrome gears and joints. The meticulous detailing in the rendering, such as the grain of the wood and the chrome accents, pays homage to the precision and artistry found in antique windup toys. The deliberate inclusion of these elements aims to evoke a sense of familiarity and sentimentality, transporting viewers to a bygone era of simplicity and mechanical wonder.
Chimera on Turn Table
December 2023 - On display in the University of Alabama's Wilson Gallery
Design Process
Moodboard
Character Sheet
UV, Textures, and Background elements
Footnote
Footnotes
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In genetics, a "chimera" refers to an organism with cells from two distinct genetic sources. In mythology, a chimera is a creature composed of parts from different animals. ↩