The praying mantis. A fantastic insect. I created it using Moskvitch tail lights and fragments of bicycles, car radio antennas and other parts that I found. The shape of the praying mantis’s body and its aggressive appearance is very effective and a favorite subject for many artists. It captivated me as well. My favorites are the beetles and insects sculpted by Edouard Martinet. I admire his creativity and his amazing technique. Parts used:
Body – Moskvitch 408 tail light, metal furniture leg, aluminum sheet
Head – Moskvitch 412 turn signal light, radio antennas, bicycle emblem, serving dish
Legs – car antennas, 5 mm rod, bicycle chainring elements, mechanisms from a Raketa vacuum cleaner
Dimensions: 90x37x55 cm
Year: 2020