No matter what your view on taxidermy is (or in this case, Crochetdermy), you have to give a nod to the extreme craftsmanship needed to complete these life-size works of art. Shauna Richardson operates out of the UK and takes a traditional form of crafting (crochet) and applies it to this unique idea.
Shauna's pieces are made with different wools and mohair mixes to give the animals a more realistic effect while not covering up her beautiful free-style stitching. The entire animal is done by using a single type of stitch with one size hook and changes up the angles to highlight the animals features.
Even though it takes her a full month to create each piece, we're grateful for her contribution to the art world. Her Crochetdermy pieces are pretty fabulous and made a dull winter day a little bit brighter. You can find more of her work from her website, along with photos of her pieces "in the wild."
(via: Designboom)
(Images: Shauna Richardson)
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I like these. I think they are a unusual take on a item we've seen a lot. But I can't help but think that they will quickly become one of those items you'll see in the future and think wtf? I suppose it depends on where its used.
Not my thing, but I do admire the talent...
i REALLY like these! my fiance wants a deer head. i don't want a real dead animal in my home. i have been looking for a cute compromise. these are probably way out of my price range, but i like them!
I can't decide if these are really cool or really creepy. What I do know is that they are the work of a very talented and creative person.
Very neat, and I'm amused as hell that the baboon has crocheted testicles.
Really love as an alternative to the real thing. So creative!
This is amazing - I love it, and wish I had the time and talent to make similar things. Also, I totally second d4kk1tt3n: crocheted testicles! :)
I read it as "Crotch-edermy."
amazing talent for sure, and i had a good laugh about it!
really neat. I think they have a great sense of humor about them. The bunny one is really cute.
I think in a contemporary home it would look cool. She could also make some with more colorful yarn. Doesn't have to be so lifelike in color.
I'd love that bunny in acid green, or purple.
@clampers: ME TOO! man...
I really admire the creativity and art. However, I find these even more creepy than real taxidermy.
I have seen her featured before, and I believe that she is currently working on a huge piece for the Cultural Olympiad 2012.