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]]>Based in Montpellier, France, this embroidery artist attracted over 60,000 followers to her Instagram page, and she deserves much more because her creations are unlike anything we’ve seen before. They’re inspired by different subjects, from nature to the human body, but insects seem to be her personal favorites.
On her Etsy page, Ipikan says she specializes in “a bit of fantasy, color, embroidered curiosities, some bestiaries, all made entirely by hand.” Unlike most embroidery artists, she doesn’t sell her hoops as artwork alone, trying to make them as practical as possible instead.
Many of her embroidery creations can be used as brooches, and they’re mostly shaped like butterflies, moths, dragonflies, and other insects. In addition to the thread, Ipikan uses all sorts of other materials to bring her creations to life, ranging from beads and pearls to cotton and wire. Her attention to detail will leave you in awe, so head to her Instagram page to discover more of her masterful creations.
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]]>The mastermind behind The Seventh Aries is based in the UK, and their adventure in the world of unique entomology started in 2014. In the years to come, the artist’s Instagram page attracted over 20,000 followers, but they experienced an even bigger boom on TikTok, where @theseventharies has over 200,000 followers and 5.7 million views.
︎ENTH ARIES (@theseventharies)These insects are so well-preserved that you might think they’re made of paper or some other material, but they’re 100% real. The artist explained that all specimens are ethically obtained and personally prepared, and they may have minor flaws as all natural items.
The Seventh Aries is selling their art on Etsy, but their social media channels also offer a comprehensive look at each artwork. They list all elements used in the creation of these stunning framed displays, including the names of the insects, helping us learn more about them and gain a new appreciation for these beautiful, but often misunderstood creatures.
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]]>Okita is a Japanese-born artist based in North Carolina, who uses everything from hand-painted fabric and embroidery thread to feathers and faux fur to bring her works to life. Her main goal is to capture the realism of nature and manipulate it into the world of imagination.
Okita’s fiber sculptures usually take the shape of moths and butterflies, between 3.5 and 4.5 inches tall. She tries to emulate real specimens, using multiple layers of fabric and embroidery to give their wings, body, legs, and antennae some accuracy and realism. She enjoys taking creative liberties from time to time, but her works are usually as lifelike as the fabrics allow them to be.
Okita became a true sensation thanks to her insect-inspired fiber art, but her creations now go far beyond that. She also enjoys experimenting with botanical fiber sculptures, which often require more skill and attention to detail than insect sculptures that put her on the map.
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]]>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.
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]]>Gooden has been interested in art from a young age, and eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She came to embroidery later in life, when her sister suggested she should give it a try after she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease and started looking for an indoor hobby that didn’t require too much energy.
She enjoyed embordering insects from the get-go, but they were more two-dimensional before she discovered stumpwork. Instead of simply working with needle and thread, she added everything from beautiful beads and fabrics to wires and Swarovski crystals to the mix, and that’s how her unique approach to embroidery was born.
“I would describe my work as an amalgamation of my fascination and awe of the natural world, in particular insects, and my love of creating pieces made out of beautiful materials. My creations are not designed to be realistic replicas but rather fantastical representations,” the artist told Textile Curator.
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]]>Tsurutaka was just 19 and still a college student when she embarked on this creative journey in 2011. Black Barc allowed her to pay homage to her heritage, and she’s still committed to using traditional Japanese blacksmithing techniques to hand-craft each of her jewelry pieces.
The Los Angeles-based artist created many pretty unique collections since starting Black Barc Jewelry, often inspired by nature. Her “Hebi” collection drew inspiration from snakes, “Hana” line was all about flowers and leaves, but how did she decide to turn to insects?
In an interview with Tortoise General Store, Tsurutaka explained how her “Mushi” collection came about. Nature was always her go-to source of inspiration, and she couldn’t shake off the idea of creating a line inspired by insects.
“The beetle is my favorite insect. I showed [Tortoise owner] Taku-san a necklace with a stone and he said the shape looks like an insect, and his words stayed in my brain for a while. For over a year actually, and it made me want to make one….so I did it,” she explained.
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]]>Emily Yeadon’s textile art is an homage to the tiny creatures that make or break a forest. “Woodlands and forests are a huge inspiration for me,” she admitted in an interview with Enchanted Living Magazine. “I regard them as being my ‘magical place,’ a place deep in nature that awakens my imagination.”
Recreating moths, butterflies, and bees (placed amongst mossy grounds and mushrooms), her artwork might remind of traditional taxidermy but is anything but. In fact, her insects are made entirely using fabric, thread, and paint. “When starting on anything new, I almost always begin by researching three things: the creature, its colorings, patterns, and structure; the techniques I’ll need to use; and the materials I’ll require,” explains Yeadon.
According to Yeadon, her love of the natural world is quite natural to her, having grown up in rural hamlet, deep in the North of England. “At a young age I became pretty good at identifying birds and insects, and that connection has remained with me,” she says.
Even if you’re no fan of insects, it’s hard not to be mesmerized by the level of craftsmanship Yeadon shows throughout her work.
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]]>The six-minute video shows six insects taking flight in slow-motion: weevils, katydids, bark lice, march fly, assassin bug, and then another katydid. “All insects were collected between July – November in Raleigh, NC, except the bush katydid which was from New Hampshire,” he notes in the video description for those who are curious about it.
It should be noted, however, that the video does get a bit graphic. It may be a tad frightening for some to see these insects enlarged to such an extent.
However, if this kind of thing is totally right up your alley, then you should check out the video, and subscribe to Ant Lab’s Youtube channel as well! Indeed, Dr. Smith publishes the most amazing content there on a regular basis. After all, it never hurts to learn a little bit more about nature, right?
Bugs are truly fascinating creatures, and this video will show that you in a way you’ve never experienced before. What’ve you got to lose?
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]]>French artist Steeven Salvat, however, finds them quite amazing. This is why he dedicates a good portion of his creative work to show them in a more positive light, hoping to remind everyone how important they are for the world we live in.
Salvat draws highly-detailed illustrations of insects that sport interesting cosmetic accessories in the form of gemstones. This, combined with the artist’s distinctive style, creates a royal aura around his subjects, who look like they wear metal-plated armor covered in shiny rocks like rubies or diamonds.
Salvat’s works are influences by the Baroque and Rococo style and made using watercolors and black ink. Check them out below.
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]]>Hoàng Hoàng’s Abstract insects come in geometric shapes and pastel colors. Each of the illustrations features insects’ names both in English and Vietnamese. The names come in two versions, scientific and common. He also makes beautiful illustrations on other topics that you can check out on his Instagram account.
Scroll down to see some of our favorites by this talented artist. Make sure to follow him on Instagram if you want to see more of his work in the future.
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