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It’s never too much animal content, don’t you agree? Even when we don’t feature actual living beings, we’re excited to share the work of artists inspired by animals. This time, we’re thrilled to introduce a playful project by Helga Stentzel, the creator of 'Clothes Line Animals.' This series showcases laundry-like fabric arrangements designed to evoke various animals in a simplistic manner, posed against picturesque landscapes.

Helga shared her thoughts about her creative project with us, explaining what initially inspired her to create the Clothesline Animals series: “The Clothesline Animals series began in 2020, right in the midst of COVID. I remember spotting my son’s trousers on the line, and they looked so much like a horse’s head that I couldn’t resist completing the animal. I added my husband’s jumper, a tea towel, and a few more pegs, and Peg-asus just came to life! Looking back, I think I was subconsciously searching for ways to bring more joy into my days. That spontaneous spark of creativity turned a moment of laundry into something delightful, and from there, the series grew as I continued to find animals hidden in everyday clothes.”

More info: Instagram | Facebook | x.com | helgastentzel.com

Image credits: helga.stentzel

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Neb
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2 years ago

So simple and also not.

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    He looks sad because his habitat is shrinking.

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    2 years ago

    Moo

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    Undies for head!

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    "And Peace hath come, ridething upon a dove." - Jerry Seinfeld

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    JM
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    2 years ago

    love it!

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    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Oh actually giant duck

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    Love the diaper used for the head!

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    UNICORN 🦄

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    JM
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    2 years ago

    just needs some "fire" coming out of it's mouth

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    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Giant zebra, then giant cow, what next? Giant cat? 🤔

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    Image_Placeholder1
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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    Janice Sanz
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    1 year ago

    Splendid

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    I'm imagining a lion-shaped onesie coming after this guy.

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    Janice Sanz
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    1 year ago

    Too funny

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    Community Member
    2 years ago

    *chirp*

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    Japanese Pink Dolphin!

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    I would say Horse on this one.

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    2 years ago

    (Almost) Minecraft be like

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    JM
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    2 years ago

    "ba-GAWK!"

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