Carim Nahaboo is a London based illustrator specialising in accurate depictions of insects and other invertebrates. Carim’s main inspiration and reference comes from observation of live and dead specimens and during this close analysis of the anatomical structure he aims to capture the mechanics of the exoskeleton as well as the sometimes surprising beauty of each subject.
It is also through study of the lives of these creatures which leads to such ongoing fascination; from the way they move, hunt and feed, to their lifecycles and their relationship with man. The folklore, superstition, religious beliefs and darker connotations linked to the insect world also plays a large role in Carim’s practice and his more imaginative work is created with these tangible foundations in mind.
Close observation provides a constant source of discovery as there is always something new to see and understand in the insect world. Invertebrates are a fundamental aspect of the way we live and an infinitely diverse group of animals which we depend on as a species. Through his artwork and illustration Carim hopes to reveal a fraction of this diversity and highlight the aesthetic qualities of species which are too often overlooked or feared.
All work is traditionally hand-drawn or painted, sometimes using a range of media on one piece.
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