Larger Than Life: Moths and Butterflies of the World

Please enjoy this exhibit statement from the artist, Bailey Lonon:
“The natural world has always been a massive point of inspiration and awe for me ever since I was a child. My whole life I hoped to bring that feeling to other people through art and education – these butterflies and moths are my first go at pursuing that passion.
Lepidopterans (the order of moths and butterflies) were my gateway to appreciating the rest of nature’s beautiful arthropods. I wanted to enlarge these more palatable insects to spark interest in other people for all the other creepy crawlies of the world, just like their real-world counterparts did for me.
The accessibility of this project is an important facet to me. Each replica is made with easily accessible materials, and the techniques used to make them are easy to learn. I brought them to life with materials such as cardboard, foam clay, and acrylic paints. I sincerely hope this exhibit will inspire others to look closer at the natural world and even replicate what they find beautiful about it as I have.”