Snow Leopards as you’ve never seen them before
It’s Snow Leopard art but not as you’re used to it…
Ruth Marshall’s Ivy the Snow Leopard (2006) is a leopard hide, accurate in detail and size which is knitted out of colored yarn and stretched on a bamboo frame.
Ruth’s aim behind the piece is to have people consider faux pelts as a desirable alternative to the harvesting of skins belonging to endangered species. A highly noble aim, given how popular the Snow Leopard fur is.
You can see Ivy at the Knitted, Knotted, Netted exhibition at the Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton until January 24.
Rosamond offering cheap chance for New Yorkers to see snow leopards
Rosamond Gifford Zoo is offering New Yorkers (and tourists) the chance to see snow leopards as part of their Snow Leopard Days scheme. More details over at their site Read more
Snow Leopards in China
The Snow Leopard is known as the Ghost Cat for a reason…
Cardboard Art
Chris Gilmore has taken “re-cycling” to the next level.
His one of a kind sculptures are made solely from old cardboard boxes and glue.
There is no supporting structure, no wooden or metal frame. Garnering interest from the likes of superstar Kanye West, who recently featured Chris’ work on his blog. I’m sure there is more to come from this unique artist.
More of Chris’ environmentally-conscious interpretations of everyday objects can be seen here.
Snow Leopard Skins: 2nd most popular to trade
Just been rereading this BBC Earth News article about the most popular skins demanded on the black market and it makes chilling reading:
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