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I'm artist and illustrator Richard Wilkinson AKA "Arthropoda iconicus" and I draw and animate insects inspired by pop culture. Arthropoda iconicus is a vast collection of artworks illustrating imaginary insects (and a few other arthropods) that hold within them a resemblance to some specimen of popular culture - a film or TV character, a vehicle, a building, a shoe, or a bag.

My latest collection is an homage to Studio Ghibli's masterpiece "Spirited Away". How many of the characters do you recognize? Add your guesses to the comments!

More info: richardwilkinson.art | Instagram | Facebook | tiktok.com | youtube.com

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"Spiritu Anatis"

"Spiritu Anatis"

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flower petals
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6 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is cute- it looks like a kid dressed as a lemon with a green hat for Halloween.

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#7

"Kaminus Kasamus" And "Fuligo Spiritu"

"Kaminus Kasamus" And "Fuligo Spiritu"

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#9

"Kapitis Viridis"

"Kapitis Viridis"

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#10

"Lenis Auxiliator"

"Lenis Auxiliator"

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#11

"Bona Avia" And "Malus Avia"

"Bona Avia" And "Malus Avia"

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does anybody else see the face of a grumpy old lady with her blond hair in a bun?

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#12

"Spiritu Avempapyro"

"Spiritu Avempapyro"

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ImATotalTina
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yeah, the little paper bird things! Glad they got a moment in the spotlight

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"Flumen Spiritus"

"Flumen Spiritus"

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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this the River Spirit?! That’s my favourite scene!

#14

"Perdita Terrena"

"Perdita Terrena"

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#16

"Porcus Pater' And 'Porcus Mater"

"Porcus Pater' And 'Porcus Mater"

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#17

"Musca Cornix" And "Giganteus Mus"

"Musca Cornix" And "Giganteus Mus"

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#18

"Balneator Sp."

"Balneator Sp."

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#19

"Speculor Avis"

"Speculor Avis"

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#21

"Bosgigas Sp."

"Bosgigas Sp."

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