Desiree Palmen recreates in urban settings what some animals, like chameleons and cuttlefish, can do in the wild - blend into their surroundings. She's a 44-year old Dutch artist who must spend hours perfecting every detail before taking the photograph. Here are the results:
Click on the photo for an even bigger version, it's amazing.
More after the jump.
Is this great art? It's sure great effort and it's memorable, makes a statement, and displays a unique vision of the modern world. Yes, it's great art.
And the last one. I really wonder how long each piece takes her.
creepy. I like it.
- rick, intrigued
wicked cool and i can see how she spends a ton of time just setting up the shots
Posted by: a rose is a rose | Sunday, 16 March 2008 at 07:04 AM
Wow,there are a few that are better, but over all they are stunning.
Posted by: Cele | Sunday, 16 March 2008 at 12:14 PM
Those are awesome. Really. Is it too sweeping for me to say I love the Dutch? Because I do.
Posted by: wry catcher | Thursday, 20 March 2008 at 05:29 AM