Artists and designers have been fascinated by invertebrates for a millennium – or two or three or more… If you think of how the ancient Egyptians revered the humble dung beetle, maybe the start of our recognising beauty in something that on closer inspection can be rather monstrous. Perhaps the current interest has something to do with our sense of decay in both the environment and the economy. Our little bug friends are particularly good at clearing up our shit and surviving in the worst of conditions.
Seen above a wallpaper designed by Alain Couillaud, used by Ineke Hans in her room set for Stockholm Furniture Fair
http://www.yourwallpaper.se/collection_item.php?id=79
Lou Rota uses reclaimed chairs covers them with newspaper and a range of beetles and bugs playfully scuttling across the seat. Each piece is made to order from http://www.lourota.com/
Above some creepy fridge magnets by Atypyk.
A little Etsy find. Metal draw pull with a vintage illustration, would look great on the right reclaimed chest of draws.
Flypaper by Rob Wynne at Studio Printworks http://www.studioprintworks.com
Below a napkin by Gina Pericinihttp://www.flockhome.com/
Paperweight by John Derian http://www.johnderian.com/
One Comment
1 Ed Richardson wrote:
I’m a big fan of insects and have always enjoyed looking at the detailed illustrations you get in reference books.
Combining this attention to detail (that insects seemed to have perfected in their evolution) with everyday objects around the house is a perfect harmony.
I love the Etsy knobs.
Keep up the good work!