Eerily Beautiful Sculptures That Realistically Portray the Eyes From Real and Imagined Animals

Reptile Eye
Reptile Eye

Italian architect Stefano Prina departed from his studied profession to create an incredible line of eerily beautiful “Monster Eyes”, sculptures crafted from acrylic resin inside a wooden shell that realistically portray the ocular orbs of all sorts of animals, both real and imaginary.

For a number of years, inspired by the extraordinary expressive eye of my adored dog, Luchino, my research brought me on the trail of the creation of eyes. …I believe that the idea at the foundation of all this has to do with the magic and wonder that one feels observing the shape and forms of life through the real and true marvel of evolution that is the eye, the organ that absorbs light and allows our perception of the world. In any case, apart from any explanation, I would like my eyes to be a single, joyous moment of wonder for those who observe them.

Assortment of Eyes
Assortment of Eyes

Goat Eye
Goat Eye

Owl Eye
Owl Eye

Basilik Eye
Basilik Eye

Violet Eye Small Ring
Violet Eye – Small Ring

Artist and Monoculus
The Artist and the Monoculus

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.