2008 | Copper and Chrome
2009-2010 | Resin, Powder and Steel
These sculptures really caught my eye one day when I was browsing online. I love how the artist distorted reality and let the truth be held in the reflection on the metal cylinder. I can imagine how Jonty figured out how to perfectly distort the forms to reflect the way they do. If you look at the reflections, they are incredibly detailed and accurate. It can also be appreciated the the artist was able to stay from typical tradition sculpture while still being able to use his skills. After the success of Rejuvenation, the second sculpture of the frog (Kiss of Chytrid) was used to make more of a statement. Jonty decided to use his mind boggling sculpture style to draw attention to an endangered species of animal. Many different species of frogs (over 200!) are being affected by a fungus called Chytrid. The artist comments on his website, "The impact of the Chytrid on Frog is a lesson for us. It is a reminder that we are part of a planet teeming yet interconnected life forms. Life is a feedback system."
