Ornithology from Cartography by Jason LaFerrera

Media_httpcontrolccon_tsfjd
Laferrera_2

Jason LaFerra finds the textures and contours of old maps are fascinating, even the tattered and stained parts. In this series, he digitally manipulates cartographic materials to create fauna, mostly birds, in poses reminiscent of field guides from a similarly early era of publication.

The patterns of forests and shores often become an animal's feathers or fur, while the rings of topography often trace out wings or antlers.

All available to purchase on Etsy

About

James Théophane

Portrait credit: Nadav Kander

James Theophane, or Theo, is a dilettante residing in Sydney. When he's not dabbling, he's a Creative Director at Clemenger BBDO.

He has worked with R/GA, Lost Boys, Grey, Modem, Framfab, Wheel, DNA and GT.

He has put a pop-up restaurant atop a neo-classical building in Paris, created a gigantic interactive chandelier that played Christmas carols. Hacked an oil painting and launched a fully interactive round the world yacht.

He has created work for Nokia, Toshiba, Rankin, D&AD, Chelsea FC, Electrolux, Sony, Ericsson, PlayStation, Sega, Channel 4, Oxfam, Canon, Brahma, Marks & Spencer, Wired Magazine and Audi. View all work

He has won a few awards such as One Show, D&AD, Webby, LIA, Campaign, BIMA and Epica.

Sometimes he gets called up for a little bit of jury service too. He's paid his dues with D&AD, IAB Creative Showcase and London International.

blog@theophane.co.uk

TwitterDelicious