Plates I-XXXI BY LIA DARJES

Published by Chose Commune

2024 Hardcover

64 pages, 10x8 inches

This book explores the enchanting and often overlooked lives of small animals like squirrels, sparrows, and ants through a series of captivating photographs. Inspired by Dutch masters, Lia Darjes captures these creatures in their natural, yet mysterious behaviors by setting up scenes with food in her garden and allowing her camera to document their interactions over extended periods. This silent, colorful series reveals a hidden world of everyday wildlife, offering a charmed and intimate glimpse into the secret lives of our cohabitant creatures.