Colour exists in nature through all the groups and classifications of animals. It’s part of their evolution and occurs naturally. Different colours are produced through pigmentation or refraction of light and each serve a specific purpose. This exhibition shows a series of high quality, beautiful images that allow visitors to appreciate how colour manifests in nature and how colour is used in the lives of these specific animals.

COLOURS OF NATURE

The exhibition is family friendly as the images are all appropriate for all ages. It encourages visitors with an interest in Art and photography as well as science and nature. The narrative present describes different colours, how and why they are used by animals in nature.

Colours and species

  • Red - Scarlet ibis

  • Orange - Green iguana

  • Yellow - Hourglass treefrog

  • Green - Oleander hawkmoth caterpillar

  • Blue - Hyacinth macaw

  • Purple - Nudibranch (Hypselodoris variobranchia)

  • White - Mute swan

  • Black - Western lowland gorilla

  • Brown - Lion

  • Multi-coloured - Mandrill

  • Black and white - Burchell’s zebra

  • Transparent - Glass Fish

  • Colour changing - Panther chameleon

  • Albinism - Indian crested porcupine

  • Melanism - Black panther

  • Iridescence - Jewel beetle

Exhibition details

Contents:

Sixteen stunning photographs back printed onto acrylic or foamex depending on requirements. These frameless images come with batons for wall fastening for the acrylic option or can be fixed directly onto the wall. Each image comes with a label describing the importance of the specific colour to the chosen animal, some taxonomic information and a map to show the location where the animal is found.

NEW - this exhibition can be shown outside if you choose the di-bond printed option. Please get in touch to discuss.

Availability:

Please ask about availability.

Size:

Each image is 100cm x 75cm. They are wall mounted. We can produce a gallery visual showing how the exhibition can be laid out in the space available.

Past hires:

This exhibition is brand new and waiting for the first hire.

Included in the hire:

Blue Tokay staff to transport, install and deinstall. Storage materials are taken away during the hire. One-way transport is paid by the venue. We can supply learning packages and provide a merchandising offer. We will also support the show while at your venue by promoting it on our social media channels.