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Text Creatures
Words Shaping Form, Language Defining Art
Zoologika is a series of abstract animal sculptures that transform text into 3D art. Eyal Nir reimagines language as both material and tool, creating unique artworks from strings of text through computational design and 3D fabrication. This collection explores the transformation of abstract text into tangible visual experiences, connecting code, craft, and concept.
Meet the Text Creatures
Desert Camel
This abstract sculpture reimagines a camel using the letters "C" and "J." The "C" forms the body and hump, while the "J" shapes the neck and head, capturing the camel’s iconic silhouette. The minimalist design conveys the animal's calm resilience and strength.
Alerted Hound
This abstract sculpture uses a single "H" to reimagine a hound’s form. Bent and shaped, the letter creates the dog’s body, legs, head, and tail, capturing its agility and grace. The minimal manipulation of the "H" emphasizes how simple geometric shapes can convey movement and life.
Peaceful Swan
This abstract sculpture uses the letters "S," "W," and "A" to form a swan. The "S" shapes the neck and head, the "W" forms the wings and tail, and the "A" completes the beak. The design captures the swan’s elegance and fluidity with minimal form.
Circular Sheep
This minimalist sculpture reduces a sheep’s form to two "O"s—one for the head and one for the body. The repetition of this simple shape evokes calm, softness, and purity, capturing the essence of the animal through abstraction. It highlights how minimalism can express familiar creatures with simplicity.
Unity Butterfly
This abstract sculpture uses four "D"s to create the butterfly’s wings, while mirrored "J"s shape the antennae and head. The minimalist design captures the butterfly’s elegance and lightness through simple, flowing letterforms.
Charming Hippo
This abstract sculpture uses repeated "P" shapes to create the hippo's iconic body, legs, and head, while small "O"s form its playful ears. The minimalist design captures the hippo’s gentle strength and charm, turning simple letters into a symbolic, endearing representation.
Mewing Cat
This abstract sculpture uses the letters "C," "O," and "L" to depict a cat mid-mew. The "C" forms the body, "O" shapes the open mouth, and "L" becomes the tail, capturing the cat’s lively nature in a minimalist, expressive design.
Playful Bunny
This abstract sculpture portrays a bunny using the letters "B," "U," and "O." The "B" forms the body and head, the "U" shapes the ears, and the "O" represents the tail. This minimalist design captures the bunny’s curious and playful nature with elegant simplicity.
Gentle Elephant
This abstract sculpture uses repeated "P" shapes to depict an elephant. The curved tops form the head and ears, while the stems create the trunk and body. The minimalist design captures the elephant's grandeur and grace through playful typography.
Perched Owl
This abstract sculpture uses the letters "O," "W," and "L" to depict an owl. The "O" forms the head and eyes, the "W" shapes the wings, and the "L" represents the legs. This minimalist design captures the owl's strength and wisdom with elegant simplicity.
Naive Donkey
This minimalist sculpture shapes a donkey from two "D"s for the body and head, "O" for the ears, and "Y" for the tail, distilling its essence into a simple, expressive form. The elegant use of letters creates a playful yet iconic representation of the animal.
Geometric Ox
This abstract sculpture distills the ox's form using just the letters "O" and "X." The rounded "O" shapes the head, while the angular "X" conveys the strength of the legs and body. This minimalist approach playfully explores how typography can evoke the animal’s power and grace.
Overlook Giraffe
This abstract sculpture depicts a giraffe using the letters "Y," "O," and "U." Two "Y"s form its long neck and legs, "O" shapes the ears, and "U" forms the head and horns. The minimalist design captures the giraffe's graceful yet playful nature through a thoughtful arrangement of simple letterforms.
Graceful Deer
This abstract sculpture uses the letters "C," "T," and "O" to depict a deer. The "C" forms the body, the "T" shapes the neck and antlers, and the "O" becomes the head. This minimalist design captures the deer's graceful form and dignified presence.
Majestic Lion
This abstract sculpture uses the letters "O" and "N" to depict a lion. The "O" forms the head and mane, while the elongated "N" shapes the body, capturing the lion’s strength and grace in a minimalist design.
Curious Rhino
This abstract sculpture reimagines a rhino using the letters "R" and "D." The curved "R" shapes the rhino’s sturdy body, while the "D" forms the head, complete with its distinct horn and ears. The minimalist design captures the strength and iconic features of the rhino with simple, bold forms.
Jumpy Kangaroo
This abstract sculpture forms a kangaroo using the letters "h" and "r." The "h" shapes the legs, tail, and neck, while the "r" creates the body and hands. A second "h" cleverly forms a pocket, cradling a small, cute joey. The minimalist design captures the kangaroo’s dynamic stance and nurturing nature, balancing strength and care through simple letterforms.
Vigilant Ostrich
This abstract sculpture uses the letters "Q" and "A" to form an ostrich. The "Q" shapes the body, wings, and long neck, while the "A" elegantly forms the bird’s distinctive beak. The minimalist design captures the ostrich’s unique proportions with simplicity and grace.
Urban Squirrel
This abstract sculpture uses the letters "S" and "Q" to creatively form a squirrel. The flowing "S" shapes the iconic bushy tail, while two "Q"s construct the body and head, capturing the squirrel’s playful and energetic nature. The minimalist design emphasizes the animal’s agility and curiosity with simple, elegant forms.
Sneaky Fox
This abstract sculpture reimagines a fox using the letter "F." The sleek, angular lines of the letter shape the fox’s agile body, capturing its cunning and quick nature. The minimalist design distills the essence of the fox into a single, bold letter, emphasizing its sharp intelligence and graceful movement.
Zoologika collection
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The limited edition series of 100 pieces will start soon. The collection will be offered in S,M,L and XL, in Biodegradable Plastic, Concrete and Polymeric Plaster. Get in touch for more info and updates.
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