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      Gears and Dials Rendered in Intricate Drawings of Gem-Encrusted Insects by Steeven Salvat

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       All images © Steeven Salvat, shared with permission French artist Steeven Salvat (previously) cloaks his beetles and butterflies in an elaborate armor of rotational gears, jewel-toned gems, and muted stained glass. He tells Colossal that the heavily adorned insects merge his passion for nature, history, and science. They’re “an ode to exceptional craftsmanship and […] More

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      Floral-and-Frond Compositions Shape Energetic Wildlife by Raku Inoue

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       “Whale” (2020). All images © Raku Inoue Known for his botanical arrangements of beetles, insects, and butterflies, Raku Inoue once again is bringing flora and fauna together. His previous work often positions the animals in stationary poses, resembling a portrait of an owl or a scorpion pinned inside a glass case as part of […] More