Artwork Collection

Thesis: "Nature’s Innovation"

“Nature’s Innovation” shows the cleverness and innovations that wild animals have developed from exploiting the human footprint in order to thrive in proximity to humans. This is a series that shows animals in situations where they have the upper hand on humans.

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At Home
At Home

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At Home

A mix of creatures have made a house their home. From honeybees in the walls, squirrels in the chimney, raccoons in the attic and snakes underground, a home has been used to its fullest.

Tea Break
Tea Break

Illustration

Tea Break

Urban Barbados Bullfinch’s are known to steal sugar packets from outdoor cafes. Here they are, stealing snacks from a tiered cake stand like they would a bird feeder.

Hair Day
Hair Day

Illustration

Hair Day

A Weaver Bird’s nest is found using the hair of a barbie in its nest.

Mission
Mission

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Mission

Raccoons use cat and dog doors to get in and out of houses. Stealing food in broad daylight.

Last Meal
Last Meal

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Last Meal

A Coyote made a graveyard it’s home and lives off of graveyard offerings.

Monkey Business
Monkey Business

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Monkey Business

Macaque Monkeys will barter food for the return of your stolen belongings.

Recycled
Recycled

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Recycled

Ants in cities have switched to a diet of hotdogs and fries with no ill effects.

Work by

Linda Chen

Illustration

“Find my Portfolio at lindachen.me or on Instagram @linda.chenz”