“…the conversion
from ‘pest’ to gem
occurs through the power
of design.”
— Jennifer Angus
“Every being devotes and dedicates itself to some innate purpose. Single cells, microbes, plants, insects, animals—every being makes its own unique contribution.” — Julie J. Morley
“I get inspiration from a lot of things around me – nature, hills, people, and even insects.” — Ruskin Bond
* * *
Magic Cicadas ~ Known for her creative installations using large numbers of insects arranged in ornamental patterns, University of Wisconsin professor of design Jennifer Angus anthropomorphizes insects in the hope that she can create interest in the role that insects play in ecosystems. Her Silver Wings and Golden Scales exhibit may be seen at the Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Conn. through November 10.
Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2019
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 
That’s really interesting work! We usually hear thunderous cicada sound in August but this this year there don’t seem to be many around.
LikeLike
I believe some years they aren’t around much based on their 17-year schedule as to when they emerge en masse from hibernation to molt and mate.
LikeLiked by 1 person