Ravi Zupa
How delightful are these furry friends? Inspired by children’s book illustrations from the turn of the last century or before, this unique collection of matchboxes features 10 relief print illustrations of various pipe-toting animal friends. You might see echoes of Arthur Rackham, Earnest Shepard who illustrated the Wind In The Willows, and, of course, Beatrix Potter.
Ravi Zupa considers books the best way to experience art. He has spent decades studying books about the art, mythology, religion, and history of cultures from across geography and time. With a distaste for ironic art or the thoughtless appropriation of culture, he integrates seemingly unrelated images in search of something universal.