Insect Lab Studio – Real Insects with Antique Watch Parts

More bugs. I’ve previously worked with the contrasting themes of the natural and organic with the mechanical. There’s something fascinating to me about combining these opposite elements in life, and the way the aesthetics can be shaped to create something unusual and eye-catching, but pleasing to the eye.

So regardless to say, Maine-based Mike Libby’s work in re-constructing these invertebrate with mechanical parts really caught my eye.

Insect Lab is an artist studio that customizes real insects with antique watch parts and electronic components. Offering specimens that come in many shapes, sizes and colors; each insect is individually adorned, each is one of a kind and unique.

Borrowing from both science fiction and science fact, Insect Lab’s customized insects are a celebration of natural and manmade function. Specimens are presented in custom black shadow boxes or glass dome display, allowing for presentation anywhere.

If  you’re not too squeamish, and like what you see, check out Mike’s website at InsectLabStudio.com. You can purchase his models, which start at $200.

Via CoolHunting

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