Leaf Insect

Detailed handcrafted paper sculpture of the Leaf Insect (Phyllium). These insects can be found in the Indian subcontinent through to Southeast Asia and Australasia, and they specialise in camouflaging themselves as dead leaves. Tina aims to make her sculptures as lifelike and detailed as possible, therefore the size of the sculpture is close to life-size.

● Type: Sculpture
● Dimensions: 12 L x 7 W x 4 H cm
● Material: Crêpe paper, wire, glue, paint
● Date: 2020

With her crêpe paper sculptures of insects, Tina Kraus aims to draw attention to the species that are often disregarded. Worldwide natural habitats for animals are declining while pollution and climate change put further pressure on ecosystems. Because of that, the world is facing a severe loss of biodiversity. Through her work, Tina aims to make people realise that even the smallest life on our planet is worth protecting.

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