Fear of insects is pretty common, but you’ll see the world in a whole new light if you manage to overcome it. Many artists see the beauty in these curious creatures, including the Insectism founder Tak Hau, who truly mastered the art of preserving insects.
Hau made quite a splash on social media since starting Insectism, but how did he decide to go down this road? He was running a wedding dress design and manufacturing business in Los Angeles, and had to study entomology while trying to master the art of setting and mounting delicate butterflies.
Once he developed this skill, he kept on learning more about other types of insects and fell head over heels in love with them. He started incorporating him in his artwork, which allowed him to preserve real butterflies, beetles, and other insects.
“As a lifelong admirer of nature, as well as an overall art enthusiast, I often found myself drawn towards the world of natural preservation, especially with insects. I found the concept of preserving something so beautiful for posterity that had since passed on –fascinating,” he explains on his official website.
Hau enjoys using his art to challenge himself, and he’s constantly trying to think outside the box and create impactful and thought-provoking works of art.
