“Inner Light” Jade Atlas Beetle
$16,500 NZD
I exhibited Inner Light at the 2015 Suzhou International Jade carving exhibition in China and was thrilled when he was awarded a Gold.
The beetle is articulated so the legs and front horn move. His wing cases open and shut and the green wings come in and out. He is made up out of 10 separate Jade pieces.
I chose different Jades to match the idea and colour. These beetles have a strong visual contrast between their hard exoskeleton and bright translucent wings.
Materials
– Head, horn, body and wing cases – Australian Jade (Cowell)
– Eyes – Wyoming Jade
– Wings – Wyoming Jade
– Legs, hinges, antennae, internals – Sterling Silver
– Post – Bronze
– Wood base – Swamp Rata
Contact me for more information.
Aaron
Available
Description
Articulation
Work in progress photos
Taking apart and assembling