Artwork Collection

Extremophile

Watercolour and Photoshop (2019 - 2020, OCAD U Illustration Thesis) [ex·trem·o·phile] a living thing that can thrive in an extreme environment. In Extremophile, the humans who live in extreme environments are replaced by living organisms who thrive in those conditions. This is to remind us of the fragility of human beings and how even though we may be at the top of the food chain, we are easily replaceable and susceptible to extreme changes in our environments.

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Coldest Inhabited Place in the World: Oymyakon, Russia

Antarctic ice fish thrive in the icy cold temperatures of Oymyakon.

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Most Polluted Place in the World: Kuching, Malaysia

The hardy pothos plant spreads its vines through Kuching, filtering the pollution through its leaves.

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Foggiest Place in the World: Grand Banks, Newfoundland

Tarsiers use their large eyes and excellent night vision to help navigate through the extremely foggy Grand Banks.

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Highest Inhabited Place in the World: La Rinconda, Peru

An abnormally large loricifera takes over the box-like houses in La Rinconda on the side of the mountain.

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Windiest Place in the World: Wellington, New Zealand

Salmon swim against the strong winds of Wellington to lay their eggs.

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Wettest Place in the World: Mawsynram, India

Tadpoles and frogs take over the living bridges of Mawsynram.

Work by

Hope Chan

Illustration

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Artwork Collection

Extremophile

Coldest Inhabited Place in the World: Oymyakon, Russia

Antarctic ice fish thrive in the icy cold temperatures of Oymyakon.

Most Polluted Place in the World: Kuching, Malaysia

The hardy pothos plant spreads its vines through Kuching, filtering the pollution through its leaves.

Foggiest Place in the World: Grand Banks, Newfoundland

Tarsiers use their large eyes and excellent night vision to help navigate through the extremely foggy Grand Banks.

Highest Inhabited Place in the World: La Rinconda, Peru

An abnormally large loricifera takes over the box-like houses in La Rinconda on the side of the mountain.

Windiest Place in the World: Wellington, New Zealand

Salmon swim against the strong winds of Wellington to lay their eggs.

Wettest Place in the World: Mawsynram, India

Tadpoles and frogs take over the living bridges of Mawsynram.

Work by

Hope Chan

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