Arcana Entomologica
(or new, rare and interesting insects from the collection of Henry Gray)
2019-2024
Arcana Entomologica is a collection of arthropods where the individual insects are quite unique. Each vintage box contains a pinned specimen that was hand-built with a combination of materials including fine art papers, thread, collage and cut-outs. All of them include anatomy reprinted from “Gray’s Anatomy” and a background that encourages dialogue between human and invertebrate worlds.
Each vintage box in Arcana Entomologica is chosen for its character. The size of the boxes ranges from small (4x3x3 inches) to large (12x6x4 inches) and can be arranged together or spread throughout an exhibit space.