A2 Project, Insects: Mechanical Insects

An insect is an incredibly complex organism despite being so small in size. I have combined mechanical parts with insects to emphasise their immense structures and how they operate. I was inspired by the artist Mike Libby who makes sculptures and models using a diverse range of materials. On this bionic hornet, I decided to create a bionic wing with cogs. There is a clear contrast between the delicacy of the wing in comparison to the harsh, absolute appearance of the artificial wing. The cogs therefore act as a symbol to show how complex the mechanism of wings are.