Can you make a recognizable image with just a handful of triangles? That was what illustrator M. Rasoulipour set out to discover. He began creating images of animals using equilateral triangles and showing them to kids. He noticed that while adults had a hard time seeing more than a slew of shapes, the kids could mentally fill in the lines. To their delight an animal would appear, accompanied by an emotion. The idea to turn the project into a children’s book came after seeing how much the kids enjoyed searching out the image. Like clouds in the sky, the kids were stretching their imaginations to see beyond the surface. M. Lantz-Simmons jumped in to the project to write quick and informative clues in case the image alone doesn’t suffice. Are you having a hard time seeing the animals? Ask a kid to help you out. M. Rasoulipour is an artist and illustrator from Tehran, Iran. M. Lantz-Simmons is a writer and conflict resolution practitioner from Kansas City, Missouri. They are a couple that loves making goofy projects together.
My large antlers can be a bother as I make my way from the woods to the water. Can you see me?
We baa and bleat when it’s time to eat. But can you see us?
My bushy tail keeps me balanced on the trail. Can you see me?
I chew on bamboo as if there were nothing else to do. Can you see me?
The rings around my eyes might seem like a disguise. Can you see me?
I spray my smelly scent as a sign of discontent. Can you see me?
I use sound to navigate around. Can you see me?
My bright eyes blink as the sun starts to sink. Can you see me?
My coat keeps me warm, even in a snow storm. Can you see me?
I frolick about, wiggling whiskers on my snout. Can you see me?
My tusks are nice for poking holes up through the ice. But can you see me?
I have lines of sharp, shiny teeth, up top, in back and underneath. Can you see me?
I slide through the swamp, ready to chomp. Can you see me?
I eat from the tops of trees and do as I please. Can you see me?
The savannah is my home, where I royally roam. Can you see me?
I have two horns on my face, such an obvious place. Can you see me?
I strut through the yard, contantly on guard. But can you see me?
I curl up in your lap, ready for a nap. So can you see me?
Print Draft M.Rasoulipour 2015