Scrap Metal Moths

I am one of those people who love insects, especially moths! I just can't kill a creepy crawly thing lurking in our house, I am the one who brings it to the door, and deposits it outside. These giant 'scrap metal' moths just blow my breath away! They are by Kari von Wening, who uses layers of inks, acrylics and colored pencil to give her creatures such luminous colours. The 'Licence Plate Moth' gives you an idea of their size, not for the faint of heart! Be sure and look at her other art objects, like the fish below. There is something very compelling about her use of raw metals and refined technique...