July 14, 2011
A fine specimen
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2011 Lovingly created Transparent Specimens of young reptiles and aquatic creatures are now available at Tokyu Hands. The work of Tomita Iori, these beautifully luminous and eerie creatures encased in jars have stirred plenty of interest—and controversy, with questions posed by some about the humanity of the enterprise. Though […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2011
Lovingly created Transparent Specimens of young reptiles and aquatic creatures are now available at Tokyu Hands. The work of Tomita Iori, these beautifully luminous and eerie creatures encased in jars have stirred plenty of interest—and controversy, with questions posed by some about the humanity of the enterprise. Though schools and aquariums have used the specimens for education, Iori does not make them for any specific purpose. The process itself, involving enzymes and mysterious liquids, takes six months and sometimes doesn’t even work out. Iori has also developed an iPad app and two books to view examples of his work, but it might be quicker to pass by a Tokyu Hands and see through one for yourself. Transparent Specimens from ¥1,000, Tokyu Hands. English friendly website:
