Emerald Cicada

Handcrafted paper sculpture of the Emerald Cicada (Zammara smaragdina). Cicadas are mostly known for their loud buzz and their cyclical appearance. Most cicadas emerge every year, while some have very long life cycles and only emerge every 13 to 17 years. 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 9 W x 3 H cm
● Material: Crêpe paper, wire, glue, paint
● Date: 2019

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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