Bugs... Outside the Box

The world of insects is all around us. Important to science and necessary in the natural world, the unexpected artistry and beauty of insects can usually only be fully appreciated under a magnifying glass. Until now.
Bugs…Outside the Box presents a selection of greatly enlarged insect sculptures, each showcasing the beauty hidden within these (mini) beasts of the natural world. This exhibit features heavily armored stag beetles with jaws as big as your legs, a giant butterfly with a five foot wingspan,… Show more and a long-arm beetle more than 10 feet tall! Intricate details not visible to the naked eye are showcased alongside educational topics, including an exciting look at museum collections and taxonomy, and an exploration of the power of magnification.
The methods used to create the sculptures are almost as fascinating as the models themselves. Lorenzo Possenti is the artist/entomology enthusiast who creates these scientifically accurate works of art. Using powerful magnification and actual specimens of each animal, Lorenzo painstakingly creates each sculpture with remarkable accuracy.

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