Raku inoue

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Plant Arrangements by Raku Inoue

Using flowers, leaves, twigs, and seeds, Canadian artist Raku Inoue creates intricate portraits of insects.

In his ongoing Jurassic Nature series, Japanese artist Raku Inoue layers sprigs of kiwi vines, white spruce, and boxelder maple into miniature sculptural dinosaurs. The ribbed, veiny textures of the leaves mimic the reptilian skin of some of the most recognizable characters from the 1993 classic. Minimal in form and lush in construction, the creaturesContinue reading "Jurassic Nature: Botanical Assemblages by Raku Inoue Recreate Dinosaurs in Leafy Layers"

“I like to highlight the beauty of the materials and let nature shine through my creations."

“I like to highlight the beauty of the materials and let nature shine through my creations."

Raku Inoue is an artist who continues creating floral insects with plants and flowers

It all started out as a morning creative exercise where I would go out the backyard with my cup of coffee, get some fresh air and collect random materials to create whatever that came to mind that morning. It was sort of a meditative/warming-up activity that I would partake regularly while enjoying one of my favourite drink in a stress-free environment. These creatures bloomed to be the result of this creative drive. Natura Insects are series of hand-arranged floral insects made with real…

Inspired by the ancient and traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement—Ikebana—Montreal-based artist and photographer Raku Inoue creates colorful portraits of insects and other animals using natural art materials only - flowers, twigs, leaves, and stems from his garden. Each and every one of these beautiful animals is unique as he chooses his materials according to the seasons and what nature offers during them. Scroll down with Bored Panda’s interview with the artist!