A new exhibition by Australia-based Colombian artistMaria Fernanda Cardosocelebrates their beauty through exceptional macro photography.
Spiders of Paradisecenters on about 17 monumental portraits from Cardoso’s ongoing peacock spider photographic series.
The result is an in-depth look at the colors and patterns that adorn these spiders.
Maratus karrie
Much more than simply decorative, the coloration is a question of survival.
The males flash their impressive abdomens during courtship and then dance to woo their partner.
If the female isn’t interested, she’s apt to attack or even kill him.
Maratus speciosus
Through her work, Cardoso brings these tiny giants to life and highlights their importance to the Australian ecosystem.
Maria Fernanda Cardoso celebrates Australia’s peacock spiders in her series titledSpiders of Paradise.
Maratus christatus
Maratus elephans
Maratus lobatus
Learn more about how these incredible arachnids inspired Cardoso.
Maratus bubo
Maratus madelineae
Maratus pavonis
Maratus amabilis
Maratus amabilis (female)
Maratus splendens
Maratus volans
Maratus australis
Maratus calcitrans
Maratus christatus
Maratus elephans
Maratus lobatus
