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Here Are 18 Surreal Bug Fairies Made From Dead Insects Made By This Amsterdam-Based Artist
Amsterdam-based artist Cedric Laquieze creates surreal-looking sculptures of fairies by piecing together various dead insect parts.
Over the last 20 years, Cedric Laquieze has created hundreds of unique insect-based fairies by piecing together various bug parts that complement each other in terms of features such as color and texture. He buys and collects dead insect specimens that, most of the time, are given to him by insect breeders. Then, he gradually takes them apart and then glues together different parts of the bugs (shells, legs, antennae, wings, etc.) according to his vision.
Although some people might be creeped out by Cedric’s unusual creations, others find them utterly fascinating and praise the artist for piecing together creatures that look almost lifelike and surreal at the same time.
You can find our previous interview with the artist by clicking here.
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A Dumbo Octopus 6 years ago
This one's my favorite! It has a regal feeling to it, and the blue compliments the warmer color pallete super well. :)
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Christel Nellemann 6 years ago
As beautifull as they are, I wonder if this contributes to the illegal harvesting of rare wild insect, especially butterflies, where loads get destroyed, to get a few live speciments home. Destroying the wild habitats. Just like the Victorians made quite a few species extinct or close to, when it became a fad to collect dead butterflies mounted in glassboxes.
Ben Smith 6 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. Hopefully the artist re-purposes already deceased insects. Either way...creep as all hell
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AlfalfaCow 6 years ago
Omg all of these are unique and never-before seen. I love how all the colors compliment each other and how the artists try to incorporate all types of insects onto one "fairy". I would never do these because I am deathly afraid of insects, but WOW these look amazing.
Christel Nellemann 6 years ago
As beautifull as they are, I wonder if this contributes to the illegal harvesting of rare wild insect, especially butterflies, where loads get destroyed, to get a few live speciments home. Destroying the wild habitats. Just like the Victorians made quite a few species extinct or close to, when it became a fad to collect dead butterflies mounted in glassboxes.
Ben Smith 6 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. Hopefully the artist re-purposes already deceased insects. Either way...creep as all hell
Load More Replies... AlfalfaCow 6 years ago
Omg all of these are unique and never-before seen. I love how all the colors compliment each other and how the artists try to incorporate all types of insects onto one "fairy". I would never do these because I am deathly afraid of insects, but WOW these look amazing.
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