Transparent Specimens: The Preservations Of Iori Tomita

Iori Tomita is a lifelong fisherman. He’s also an artist and he’s spent time as an undergrad studying ichthyology. In his art, all of his passion and knowledge is on display in his collection of neon-colored specimens. His work, which he calls “New World Transparent Specimens” is created only after a lengthy process that involves preservatives, enzymes and dyes. Tomita says of his work that, “I want to show people the hidden side of natural beauty that they might miss out on ordinarily.” I think it does just that.