The Ecuadorian Treehopper metal sculpture is inspired by a tiny, otherworldly insect barely 8 mm long.
The artist magnified it's fantastical shape, transforming the microscopic into the monumental to highlight the importance and intricate balance of mother nature.
Naturalists have long been interested in the tiny Treehopper insect, with over 3000 species for their unusual appearance.
Treehoppers have an enlarged and ornate pronotum, expanded into often fantastical shapes, that enhance their camouflage often resembling plant thorns. Treehoppers are related to cicadas.
It is a stunning fusion of nature’s eccentric beauty and human craftsmanship.
Each curve, rivet, and polished surface captures the alien elegance of the treehopper while elevating it into a timeless work of art.
It’s a testament to the wonder, that arises when the smallest details of the natural world are celebrated.
This took about 350 hours to make.
Top view
Side view of ecuadorian Treehopper.
Ecuadorian Treehopper front view.
Close-up of the head.
Close-up on the helicopter blade details.
The underside of the Treehopper.
