A combination of taxidermy, anatomy, sculpture and plush toy, Deborah Simon’s “Flayed Bears” collection certainly borders between grotesque, quirky and beautiful. Although miniature in size at 22 inches, the bears look lifelike and menacing, as captured in these photos by photographer Dan Wonderly. The bears are made from polymer clay, faux fur, linen, embroidery floss, acrylic paint, glass, wire and foam–demonstrating Simon’s meticulous, creative and skillful attention to detail. Visit Simon’s website, <deborahsimon.net>, to see more of her phenomenal animal creations.
Ursus maritimus, polymer clay, faux fur, linen, embroidery floss, acrylic paint, glass, wire and foam, 22”H x 25”D x 19”W, 2012. Photo by Dan Wonderly
Ursus arctos horribilus, polymer clay, faux fur, linen, embroidery floss, acrylic paint, glass, wire and foam, 22”H x 25”D x 19”W, 2013. Photo by Dan Wonderly
Ursus americanus, polymer clay, faux fur, linen, embroidery floss, acrylic paint, glass, wire and foam, 22”H x 25”D x 19”W, 2013. Detail of face. Photo by Dan Wonderly
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