When I was looking for text to incorporate into the background of this Curiotype, I was startled to find a related term coined by H. L. Mencken: apparently an ecdysiast is a stripper! I'd never heard that one, but it's certainly apropos. There's even something about the lacy transparency of a snakeskin that resembles diaphanous lingerie... with an inside-out head attached... now that would make for an interesting ensemble.Photoshop with text from The Practical Standard Dictionary, 1943.
Edit: I'm being a bit slithery & counting this as this week's entry for Ben Towle's Animal Alphabet-- after all, S is for Skin-Shedding Snake-- just pretend you don't see that E. ;-)
I really like the colors of the drawings .. This snake looks great CHANGING YOUR CLOTHES.
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GREETINGS !!!!!!!
An ecdysiast is wonderful word. So does it mean that also a butterfly (or an other insect) is in certain stage an ecdysiast? The performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely. :D
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I love this one!
ReplyDeleteWow...each one of these is more unbelievable than the one before...you have an amazing project going here. I could just stare at them all day...
ReplyDeleteHey everyone, I really appreciate the kind words.
ReplyDeleteKarina, your message came through loud & clear-- the snake & I thank you!
Art, the butterfly definitely qualifies. Insect life is taking on all- new connotations, eh?
Mary & Sarah, thank you so much! I'm having loads of fun with these.
A ha. When I saw this on the Tumblr site I wondered why there was no sinuous S in the snake's coils. Now I know...
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