The Tarantella, 2023

This is a unique work. The insects are made with shells, twigs, leaves, petals, seeds and grasses. Hand-signed by the artist on the back. A certificate of authenticity is included. Available at the Geneva warehouse.
Total dimensions of the work (including the bell): 27 x 15 x 15 cm

Series: “Plant Entomology”
"Nature is a "great whole" driven by common energies. We find the same colors, curves, streaks, veins, dots, stripes, in animals, plants or minerals. Nature is thus a great game of camouflage. The insects that I make with shells, twigs, leaves, petals, seeds or grasses, can confuse the distracted viewer. The objective is not to reproduce real invertebrates identically, these small plant insects are imaginary animals.
Let’s protect insects, let’s protect nature!”
– Gabriel Ruta