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Published: 2006-06-22 09:18:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 3422; Favourites: 75; Downloads: 494
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Description Something on the funny-side!
Original Image is 9000 x 4500px, some details are lost when resizing to the 1000px image here, but I do try to keep textures visible.

[Story]
Envisioned here is a world where technology copies aspects of nature in order to function.

The environment is full of representations -- the trees are bundles of red wires, discarded bolts and nails look like mushrooms, and (barely visible) bamboos in the back are wire twisties. (This can almost be the 'lowest level' of a gigantic computer.)

The blue fly depicted has several jobs -- Nicknamed 'Super Flies' --Groups of them are required to be in specific areas at all times. They clean, manipulate, repair, and do the nitty gritty that human hands can't always reach. They have very high processing power and are constantly linked to one another, giving them the ability to form a basic social hierarchy and communication network.

The big yellow guy has only one job -- seek out slow, defective Super Flies and destroy them. He's on the ground most of the time and doesn't need the ultra-high CPU. He merely needs to know that if he can reach a fly, it must be terminated. He has basic communication modules and is required to check into a hub once a day for repairs and cleaning.

It’s a world that, for the most part, functions on its own. Human intervention is rare.

[Thoughts]
I like playing with contrasts, bigger and slower versus small and fast. If this humors you, I've done my part!
Thanks for viewing!
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Comments: 120

fadingsunlight [2007-03-28 22:31:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow that's creative! lol, the super fly looks so cute!

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Klyph In reply to fadingsunlight [2007-03-30 05:07:13 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, my first tecno-piece had to have a cute spin.

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ys-eye [2007-03-14 07:25:21 +0000 UTC]

I love it! I love the concept and the details and the movement...

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ShoeofOC [2006-08-17 01:46:42 +0000 UTC]

I just popped in to see who was visiting my site and I think I've seen a piece or two of yours... but when I was browsing the gallery this one really caught my attention. It looks like something my sister would do actually... they always encourage the art students at OC to really let go of artistic standards and to try to grasp creative things that people wouldn't normally do.

All in all I just wanted to say that this was a good piece but my fingers got a little carried away. Do you study art or is this just something you do?

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Klyph In reply to ShoeofOC [2006-08-25 03:29:07 +0000 UTC]

Much thanks for your kind comment!
I don't study art, this is to keep me from going insane. Do you study art?

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ShoeofOC In reply to Klyph [2006-08-27 13:30:59 +0000 UTC]

If by "study" you mean "like" then absolutely. lol. I am an engineer and DA is about all the art I have time for. I take photos every once in a while that I am partial to... but by no means have I taken classes or tried to examine the greats. It's all hobby for me.

Hope to see more from you soon!

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mokie-low [2006-07-30 03:37:23 +0000 UTC]

This just popped up at the top of my "random favourites" list and I must say, everytime I see it it makes me giggle! Thanks again for the eyecandy!

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Klyph In reply to mokie-low [2006-07-30 04:21:33 +0000 UTC]

Aww, you made my day, thanks!

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SRSmith [2006-07-10 04:25:16 +0000 UTC]

This is fantastic! Both the artwork itself and the apparent thought that's gone into it.

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Zethara [2006-07-08 00:45:41 +0000 UTC]

Wow!!!! I hope that superfly is good enough to escape!

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Klyph In reply to Zethara [2006-07-08 06:15:36 +0000 UTC]

I hope so too!

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davincipoppalag [2006-07-06 23:48:19 +0000 UTC]

This is incredibly imaginative and fun. It's a fave!

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ArmouredRaven [2006-07-06 19:36:22 +0000 UTC]

Haha, you're a strange one. Which is of course, why you ROCK!

Fun idea, great detail... Lovin' it!!

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the-Gothique-Faery [2006-06-30 23:47:17 +0000 UTC]

What a cool concept! This is great!

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Klyph In reply to the-Gothique-Faery [2006-07-03 05:56:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Raewa [2006-06-30 13:37:27 +0000 UTC]

Pam!!! Pa.. m.. Pam.... mm....

*falls over*

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Feathers-of-Love [2006-06-26 08:41:56 +0000 UTC]

I really like all the details in this picture, and how the soft but accurate shading makes everything look like it is in a dream ^^*

The mechanical fly is just adorable, something I never thought I would say about either a fly or a machine x3

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phreakyevil [2006-06-26 00:53:59 +0000 UTC]

o_o

Weird, but awesome.

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Klyph In reply to phreakyevil [2006-06-26 02:33:47 +0000 UTC]

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Rogin [2006-06-25 16:50:51 +0000 UTC]

This is very cool. Great inclusion of details!

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CreativeFlair [2006-06-25 12:12:22 +0000 UTC]

I like the Screw versions of Toadstools, it's like a contrast between nature and the unnatural, and it's so eerily alike it makes me want to have a sinister cackling fit!

:+FAV:

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Chrisanello [2006-06-24 18:29:30 +0000 UTC]

This... rocks the house.... to the ground, and back again. Really, I like the way this looks, and the entire concept is wondrous.
Now I want to see what the rest of this place looks like...

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Klyph In reply to Chrisanello [2006-06-26 02:36:30 +0000 UTC]

*lol* thanks for the vote of confindence! I wonder what the rest of this place looks like too - hopefully it's not boring. I love your signature too, by the way.

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Chrisanello In reply to Klyph [2006-06-26 18:48:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. ^_^
It's something rather important to me.
(yay! I get hugs...)
Also, I'm a little biased... I'm a huge computer geek, so, yeah, I'm really into these kinds of things. Any-who...
yeah, great work, keep it up! *thumbs up*

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CrazySwedishGirl [2006-06-24 14:44:47 +0000 UTC]

This is so amazing that it hurts.
I donΒ΄t know what to say... ItΒ΄s....mindblowing... *stares*

Why must you be so awesome at everything?!??

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andyslade [2006-06-24 09:48:17 +0000 UTC]

A wonderful piece of work.

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joseph-felken [2006-06-24 06:17:10 +0000 UTC]

Love the detail of your art work

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Klyph In reply to joseph-felken [2006-06-24 10:08:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man, details count.

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Archeopterix [2006-06-23 14:10:45 +0000 UTC]

WOW thats awesome! Brilliant work as ever, and I like the concept to! Definate

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drogyn6 [2006-06-23 07:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it certainly does humor me Awesome job!

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AngieThien [2006-06-23 06:27:07 +0000 UTC]

darn... now that you have 66 comments I can't find anything original to say.

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Klyph In reply to AngieThien [2006-06-23 06:56:04 +0000 UTC]

Heehee, so you posted twice?

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AngieThien [2006-06-23 06:25:43 +0000 UTC]

darn... now that you have 66 comments

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Klyph In reply to AngieThien [2006-06-23 06:57:42 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I have more now!

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NishFunzy [2006-06-23 05:45:02 +0000 UTC]

While this is a great piece, the thing that stands out the most for me is the fact the the signature is in the middle. Yes I know its a little weird

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Klyph In reply to NishFunzy [2006-06-23 06:59:56 +0000 UTC]

Yep, I usually put my signature right in the middle... unless it obstructs too much from the picture. Why keep it to the side right?

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NishFunzy In reply to Klyph [2006-06-25 23:28:39 +0000 UTC]

Exactly. It shows you have pride in your work.

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NishFunzy In reply to NishFunzy [2006-06-27 06:50:16 +0000 UTC]

Im from more of a graphic design background, where usually anonymity is the key as the client is the focus. Its good to be able to sometimes say I did this. Thats why something seemingly so small like a signature stands out for me. Sometimes I feel like a Secret Agent of the artworld, unable to tell anyone about his work. Not really, I just thought it sounded cool.

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Klyph In reply to NishFunzy [2006-06-26 02:31:49 +0000 UTC]

I actually came from a comic book background and that was how we were taught. It so stuck to my psyche even when I paint.

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Magicyoyo271 [2006-06-23 04:58:43 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwwwwww!! I love flies. ^^

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Stepbeyond [2006-06-23 04:02:21 +0000 UTC]

I just love this. It's so cool to look at. The story is interesting too. What a piece

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Klyph In reply to Stepbeyond [2006-06-23 04:29:19 +0000 UTC]

It's really fun too -- just like jewelry-making.

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Stepbeyond In reply to Klyph [2006-06-23 05:31:13 +0000 UTC]

I bet---super. It hit me the moment I saw it.

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mokie-low [2006-06-22 23:05:36 +0000 UTC]

Robots, nature, and wonderful art- this just made my day! Fantastic job and great storyline to boot.

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Klyph In reply to mokie-low [2006-06-23 04:28:31 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, doesn't his big head make the yellow guy loveable?

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mokie-low In reply to Klyph [2006-06-23 07:41:34 +0000 UTC]

"Argh, darn those flies, why must I be so top-heavy and clumsy!?"

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horai [2006-06-22 21:44:19 +0000 UTC]

Such a cool concept and a great piece. Love it.

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Klyph In reply to horai [2006-06-23 04:29:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! *horai !

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Tesseractj [2006-06-22 19:29:30 +0000 UTC]

An ecosystem of machines. . . interesting. What I like about this is that it isn't cold or mechanical looking. Instead it seems warm and alive. The superfly almost has a determined little look on it.

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Klyph In reply to Tesseractj [2006-06-23 04:31:48 +0000 UTC]

I always love your point of view.

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