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Locust Girl Left by David W M Roberts

2022

About the Item

In 2021 Kenya experienced the worst outbreak of desert locusts in 70 years. Biblical plagues of invasive insects decimated agriculture and destroyed livelihoods. Farmers banged cooking pots to scare the swarms away from crops. My studio and garden were filled with locusts. I started using printmaking techniques, which use both positive and negative light play, to submerse my work into the epicentre of the swarms. I wanted to uncover this unique insect kingdom and offer a microscopic lens on the impact of climate change on planet earth’s critters, which either help or hinder our food systems and survival.
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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    aPrice: $3,537
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  • Gallery Location:
    MADRID, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2282214070972
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