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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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    #5

    "Spiritu Anatis"

    "Spiritu Anatis"

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    flower petals
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    5 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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    flower petals
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    5 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

    #13

    "Flumen Spiritus"

    "Flumen Spiritus"

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    BC
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    5 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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