gray malin frames a flock of rainbow-colored sheep for the dream series
all images courtesy of gray malin

 

 

 

gray malin‘s ‘dream series’ epitomizes its title: the american photographer takes the viewer on a vivid and strangely surreal journey to the rolling pastures of australian farm country, where he has photographed a fantasy-inducing flock of vibrantly-colored sheep. the concept for the whimsical collection references a story malin once read about a scottish sheep farmer, who colored the fleece of his flock in an effort to deter thieves. ‘clicking through the surreal images of bright red sheep grazing in green pastures ignited a vision that lingered in my mind for seven years‘ malin recalls.

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep
the rainbow-toned sheep bear a distinct personality, both on their own and as part of the flock

 

 

 

with careful consideration, malin consulted with veterinarians and third-generation farmers regarding the use of an all-natural vegetable-based color treatment for the sheep, which could be easily rinsed off with water. the purple, pink and cyan candy-colored tonalities chosen for each furry creature allows them to adopt a distinct personality, as malin describes ‘my ‘dream series’ portrays the sheep as individuals – in some instances becoming a rainbow of color. this series represents the individuality of all living things, and highlights the importance of following one’s own personal dreams.’

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep
a perfectly timed rainbow arks above the colorful creatures 

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep
purple, cyan, pink and yellow sheep

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep
light blue sheep seem to be something out of a dream

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep

gray malin the dream series rainbow sheep

 

 


the dream series
video courtesy of gray malin

 

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