{"id":2096642,"date":"2026-08-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2096642"},"modified":"2026-08-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:00:00","slug":"sly-foxes-emerge-from-boxes-and-under-bridges-in-murals-by-annatomix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2096642","title":{"rendered":"Sly Foxes Emerge from Boxes and Under Bridges in Murals by Annatomix"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content prose-colossal max-w-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default entry-header is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"colo-post-featured-image wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"a geometric fox mural by Annatomix under a bridge, with a daffodil painting on a column\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cLongbridge Foxes\u201d (2023). All images courtesy of Annatomix, shared with permission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-title is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0bc941e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"alignfull wp-block-post-title\">Sly Foxes Emerge from Boxes and Under Bridges in Murals by Annatomix<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-meta is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-08-14T13:00:00-05:00\">August 14, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a class=\"category-art\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/category\/art\/\" rel=\"tag\">Art<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/author\/kmothes\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Kate Mothes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull post-share-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"colossal-share-buttons\">\n<li class=\"colossal-share-button colossal-share-button--facebook\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisiscolossal.com%2F2026%2F08%2Fannatomix-murals-foxes-animals%2F&amp;title=Sly%20Foxes%20Emerge%20from%20Boxes%20and%20Under%20Bridges%20in%20Murals%20by%20Annatomix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"colossal-share-button__link\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"colossal-share-button__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Share<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"colossal-share-button colossal-share-button--pinterest\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisiscolossal.com%2F2026%2F08%2Fannatomix-murals-foxes-animals%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thisiscolossal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F08%2Fannatomix-6-960x644.jpg&amp;description=Sly%20Foxes%20Emerge%20from%20Boxes%20and%20Under%20Bridges%20in%20Murals%20by%20Annatomix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Share to Pinterest\" class=\"colossal-share-button__link\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"colossal-share-button__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pin<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"colossal-share-button colossal-share-button--email\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#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\" aria-label=\"Email this article\" class=\"colossal-share-button__link\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"colossal-share-button__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Email<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"colossal-share-button colossal-share-button--copy\">\n\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Copy article link\" class=\"colossal-share-button__link colossal-share-button__copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/2026\/08\/annatomix-murals-foxes-animals\/\" data-label-default=\"Copy\" data-label-copied=\"Copied!\" data-aria-default=\"Copy article link\" data-aria-copied=\"Link copied to clipboard\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"colossal-share-button__label\" aria-live=\"polite\">Copy<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"colossal-share-button colossal-share-button--bookmark\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"simplefavorite-button preset\" data-postid=\"476791\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"0\"><i class=\"sf-icon-bookmark\"><\/i>Bookmark<\/button>\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Whether on walls or in boxes, the frisky foxes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annatomix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annatomix<\/a>\u2019s murals and mixed-media sculptures bring vibrancy, playfulness, and just the right amount of cunning. The street artist is known for her vivid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/tags\/annatomix\">geometric animal murals<\/a> evocative of origami, where planes of color and bold shadows make the animals pop from brick surfaces and wooden containers alike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am particularly fond of foxes because I find them so relatable,\u201d the artist tells Colossal. \u201cSacred to some, vermin to others. Wrapped in mythology and misunderstanding. Fond of trash and screaming into the void.\u201d Although the shapes are simplified, the artist summons animated expressions and dramatic movement.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-5.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476791\" title=\"\u201cLongbridge Foxes\u201d (2023)\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cLongbridge Foxes\u201d (2023)\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cLongbridge Foxes\u201d (2023)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-5.jpg\" alt=\"a geometric fox mural by Annatomix under a bridge\" class=\"wp-image-476800\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cLongbridge Foxes\u201d (2023)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Annatomix is consistently drawn to the motif of the fox, she also highlights other animals, such as a red panda on a wall at the Belfast Zoo and a pair of soaring seabirds. The artist\u2019s large-scale works are complemented by smaller sculptures, and she has recently been experimenting with metalwork thanks to support from a \u201cDevelop Your Creative Practice\u201d grant from Arts Council England. In turn, Annatomix is also interested in using those funds to research ways to build stronger creative communities and encourage public art projects, especially in her home city of Birmingham.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have learned so much in my 10 years of professional work, travelling all over the country and overseas making public artworks,\u201d the artist says. \u201cI\u2019ve also gained a wealth of knowledge about intellectual property law and how to protect my work. Now I want to put all that knowledge and experience to the best possible use back home, and help support as many other artists as I can in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>See more and follow updates on the artist\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/annatomix\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-1.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476791\" title=\"\u201cGuardian\u201d (2024)\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cGuardian\u201d (2024)\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cGuardian\u201d (2024)\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-1.jpg\" alt=\"a geometric fox mural by Annatomix on the side of a building at night\" class=\"wp-image-476796\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cGuardian\u201d (2024)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-2.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476791\" title=\"\u201cFlying High \u2013 Seabirds\u201d (2024), Belfast\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cFlying High \u2013 Seabirds\u201d (2024), Belfast\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cFlying High \u2013 Seabirds\u201d (2024), Belfast\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1780\" height=\"2269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-2.jpg\" alt=\"a vibrant mural by Annatomix of two birds in flight against a sunrise\" class=\"wp-image-476797\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cFlying High \u2013 Seabirds\u201d (2024), Belfast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-4.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476791\" title=\"\u201cGive Me Shelter\u201d (2023), Worcester\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cGive Me Shelter\u201d (2023), Worcester\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cGive Me Shelter\u201d (2023), Worcester\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-4.jpg\" alt=\"a geometric fox mural by Annatomix on the side of a brick building\" class=\"wp-image-476799\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cGive Me Shelter\u201d (2023), Worcester<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-7.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476791\" title=\"\u201cRed Panda\u201d (2023), Belfast Zoo\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cRed Panda\u201d (2023), Belfast Zoo\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cRed Panda\u201d (2023), Belfast Zoo\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2194\" height=\"2566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-7.jpg\" alt=\"a geometric winking red panda mural by Annatomix\" class=\"wp-image-476793\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cRed Panda\u201d (2023), Belfast Zoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-9.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476791\" title=\"\u201cThe Ratcatcher\u201d (2025), Digbeth, Birmingham\" data-rl_title=\"\u201cThe Ratcatcher\u201d (2025), Digbeth, Birmingham\" data-rl_caption=\"\u201cThe Ratcatcher\u201d (2025), Digbeth, Birmingham\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-9.jpg\" alt=\"a geometric fox mural by Annatomix accompanied by a wall with further paintings of rats and flowers\" class=\"wp-image-476795\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cThe Ratcatcher\u201d (2025), Digbeth, Birmingham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-3.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476791\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1776\" height=\"2366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-3.jpg\" alt=\"four sculptural, geometric foxes installed inside of shadow boxes\" class=\"wp-image-476798\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiscolossal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/annatomix-8.jpg\" class=\"swipebox\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-476791\" title=\"Work in progress\" data-rl_title=\"Work in progress\" data-rl_caption=\"Work in progress\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2665\" 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