The blend of materials not only showcases my intricate metalworking skills but also draws attention to the mosquito’s complex anatomy in a striking, metallic reinterpretation of nature.
That's my interpretation.
The body tapers, so I start making concentric half round rings.
I solder seven of these rings together.
I make the front out of 1mm copper.
Then I make the thorax and head and the proboscis.
This is an etched 2 mm copper ring that gives some body to the thorax.
Mosquito legs are long and thin. I make mine out of 6 mm brass rod and file them down to a taper, with appropriate knuckles and copper rings soldered into place.
The first four legs are finished so now the length of the fifth and sixth legs can be determined.
The rear legs under construction.
The wings and tail are made from brass plate pierced out and then filled with
polyurethane enamel.
This gives a translucent feeling to the wings.
The tail is made in a similar manner.
All the components polished and ready for final assembly.
The unpolished sculpture complete.
The Mosquito Sculpture under body sitting on sodalite pebbles.
Details of the head and thorax.
