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Insect-related artefacts
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“If you happen to have an ant in your pants,
A fly in your eye or a flea,
Don’t get in a state, there’s nothing to hate,
They’re beautiful creatures like me.”
John Seville (1927-), Pest control consultant
The artistry of nature is clear to see in the wings, bodies and legs of butterflies, beetles or spiders. For centuries, people have taken design inspiration from these shapes, proportions, texture, colours and patterns.
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