My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

Categories: Animals | Art | Design and Architecture | Photo project

I'm artist and illustrator Richard Wilkinson AKA "Arthropoda iconicus" and I draw and animate insects inspired by pop culture. Arthropoda iconicus is a vast collection of artworks illustrating imaginary insects (and a few other arthropods) that hold within them a resemblance to some specimen of popular culture - a film or TV character, a vehicle, a building, a shoe, or a bag.

My latest collection is an homage to Studio Ghibli's masterpiece "Spirited Away". How many of the characters do you recognize? Add your guesses to the comments!

More info: richardwilkinson.art | Instagram

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My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#1 "Sinefaciem Idolum"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#2 "Raphanus Magnalbus"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#3 "Electro Acula"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#4 "Hydromagister Electroflumen"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#5 "Personatus Nobiles"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#6 "Kaminus Kasamus" And "Fuligo Spiritu"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#7 "Bos Gigaparvulus"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#8 "Spiritu Anatis"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#9 "Lenis Auxiliator"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#10 "Kapitis Viridis"

My 11 Hand-Drawn Imaginary Insects Inspired By The World Of “Spirited Away”

#11 "Bona Avia" And "Malus Avia"

Keywords: Insects | Imaginary insects | Spirited Away | Illustrations | Insect illustrations | Artworks | Pop culture

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