I looked at the work of Beauvis Lyons, the reference artist for the lithograph project, on the Internet. It was interesting to see what Lyons had done with his artwork and creating the Hokes Archives. He presented a whole, well thought-out social commentary on science and religion and our culture while being humorous. The lithographs of the animals are fun and interesting to look at but also create an uneasy feeling with their unnatural combination of familiar features. The images of the animals look like old encyclopedia illustrations and they depict strange creatures with familiar elements put together in unfamiliar ways. Something so absurd is presented to appear creditable and it is interesting how much more believable it becomes to people. The animal images Lyons creates are brilliant, they seem to comment on society, science and religion. The ridiculous nature of the animals reflects the ridiculous beliefs people hold on to.
Brenna Russell