Ongoing drawing serie depicting a various range of insects evolving to precious hybrid lifeforms by wearing highly detailed armors made with goldsmith work, gemstones, mechanical gears and luxury watch dials in the style of entomologists studies. Each piece is made with watercolor, China ink on watercolor paper aged in a bath of black tea.
This serie is an ode to exceptional craftsmanship and luxury houses translating the beauty of nature into their creations, but is also an allegory for the preciosity of biological systems.
Limited edition of giclée prints, signed and numbered available here : http://www.steeven-salvat.com/store . Interested in original artworks ? Let's talk - steevensalvat@gmail.com
Nymphalidae is a Sub branch of artworks within the Precious littles serie. They depict different species of butterflies, merged with intricate skeleton keys, stained glass wings and gemme stones. Those artworks where created for the Nymphalidae show at Haven Gallery, Northport - New York. Fell free to INQUIRE availability if you are interested.
