The Shy Creatures (art installation)

The Shy Creatures is an art installation by Dutch artist Joana Vasconcelos that features large, intricately detailed sculptures of animals, particularly birds, created from materials like fabric, beads, and beads. The pieces are designed to evoke a sense of delicate beauty and vulnerability, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of nature, fragility, and coexistence. Displayed in public spaces, the installation often uses scale and craftsmanship to transform familiar creatures into captivating artistic expressions, encouraging viewers to consider their relationship with the natural world and the nuanced emotions these creatures evoke.