24ct Gold Gilded Leaf Insect - 'The Value Of A Leaf II'

A rare species found only in one area of Indonesia, hand gilded in 24ct gold leaf.
An absolute labour of love, retaining the imitated leaf structure of these insects is a unique challenge.

Composition: 24ct gold, rare species of leaf mimic insect (Phyllium letiranti)
18x18cm
Exhibition piece, shown at The Holy Art gallery exhibition 'Elysium' in April 2022, and the Original Magazine exhibition 'Pause For Thought' in May 2022.