Plants and animals work harmoniously together every day to create a beautiful ecosystem.
To me, not only are the lifeforms magic but so too are the interconnections linking everything together.
Part of the allure of Ching’s conceptual paintings is the masterful way he executes these surreal creatures.
“Mother Mycelium.”
Despite being imaginary, they appear to the viewer as realistic and finely detailed.
Additionally, Ching’s flauna creatures appear to represent the complexity of different environments.
Los Angeles-based artist Jon Ching creates fantastical oil paintings of animals fused together with plant life.
“Sheila Ann”
Sheila Ann
Ching calls these hybrid creatures flauna, a combination of flora and fauna.
Razzle Dazzle
These imaginative creatures remind us that we are all connected.
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