This collection of investigations began with an ant under the ExoLab scope. Looking at the details and exploring the features of this incredible creature became the stimulus for some art-making.

Using a torch we created shadows under the scope…

Then we added some filters to the image.

Using Superimpose app to cut, paste and stack layers of ant images we built up some interesting compositions and manipulated colour, texture, shape, etc using com[lex, organic workflows and many apps…