Tiger

The artwork depicts a large-scale portrait of a tiger’s face, constructed entirely from a grid of hundreds of smaller, individual photographs. From a distance, the collective tiles form the distinct stripes, intense eyes, and powerful facial features of the tiger. Upon closer inspection, each individual cell reveals a unique close-up image, largely featuring various species of big cats such as lions, leopards, jaguars, and other tigers in their natural habitats.

The composition is anchored by the intense, forward-facing gaze of the tiger, which is rendered in deep oranges, browns, and blacks. The grid-like arrangement creates a digital, fragmented aesthetic that contrasts with the organic, fierce expression of the subject. A circular inset on the left side of the image highlights a small section of the mosaic, enlarging the individual tiles to demonstrate how the larger image is built from these miniature components.

The colour palette is dominated by earthy tones, ranging from sun-warmed ochre and vibrant orange to deep, shadowy blacks and forest greens. The light within the portrait appears soft and natural, emphasizing the texture of the tiger's fur while highlighting the depth of the individual photos that make up the mosaic. The overall effect is a highly detailed, complex visual display that bridges the gap between individual photography and a cohesive, large-scale graphic illustration.