Magica Naturae drawn by Elie Top

"As though magnetised by the song of the Earth, I dreamed I was walking into the heart of primeval forests and contemplating their lush treasures with fascination. And while intoxicated by so much ancient beauty I extended this reverie on paper, where I summoned the plethora of beasts and their attributes that appeared before me: Answering the call, Chameleon, Tortoise, Snake, Hornbill, Crocodile, their scales, teeth, shells and claws hailing from another age – the age of our origins – emerged to populate our tamed mineral forest, the city. From one forest to another, the Magic of Nature" - Elie Top

Caméléon
Crocodile
Calao
Serpent
Tortue

Armed with its ever-changing appearance, Chameleon makes its way through the interlacing foliage of the enchanted forest, leaping from branch to branch until it reaches elsewhere.

The creature that only stays true to itself when it becomes another is built for journeys.

On the other side of the world, the Eiffel Tower points its golden spire and makes the animal glitter: incredible! It turns into jewellery! Its scales are shed in a series of precious stones. Diamonds.

It shines in the city of lights. Oh Caméléon!

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With its majestic gait, Crocodile makes its way through the interlacing foliage of the enchanted forest to swim deep in the lake of mysteries.

Its skin, like armour, truly has no fear.

On the other side of the world, the Eiffel Tower points its golden spire and makes the animal glitter: incredible! It turns into jewellery! Its armour becomes a series of precious stones. Emeralds.

It shines in the city of lights. Oh Crocodile !

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The bird with the great beak, Hornbill soars through the treetops of the enchanted forest, from one canopy to another to reach elsewhere.

Its sublime plumage is built for the long haul: its wings are spread for their range and scope.

On the other side of the world, the Eiffel Tower points its golden spire and makes the animal glitter: incredible! It turns into jewellery! Its feathers become a series of precious stones. Diamonds.

It shines in the city of lights. Oh Calao !

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Gliding and coiling in a graceful dance, Snake slithers discreetly through the interlacing foliage of the enchanted forest to reach elsewhere.

Its gifts of hypnosis make it predisposed for unique encounters.

On the other side of the world, the Eiffel Tower points its golden spire and makes the animal glitter: incredible! It turns into jewellery! Its skin is shed in a series of precious stones. Yellow and rose gold, silver.

It shines in the city of lights. Oh Serpent!

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With a watchful eye, Tortoise makes its way through the interlacing foliage of the enchanted forest to swim deep in the lake of mysteries.

Its only suitcase and only fortune is the shell on its back.

On the other side of the world, the Eiffel Tower points its golden spire and makes the animal glitter: incredible! It turns into jewellery! Its shell becomes a series of precious stones. Sapphires, yellow and orange.

It shines in the city of lights. Oh Tortue!

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