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Beetle-inspired sculptural cabinet by Janis Straupe draws attention

Original: Qu'y a-t-il à l'intérieur d'un scarabée ? Janis Straupe, sculptural storage / cabinet inspired by beetle H 2m 22 cm x W

A sculptural storage cabinet by Latvian artist Janis Straupe, inspired by the anatomy of a beetle, is circulating among art lovers. Carved from stained and oiled alder wood, the piece stands 2.22 metres tall, spans 1.44 metres wide and is 77 centimetres deep. Commenters are marvelling at its insect-inspired craftsmanship and asking what is hidden inside the beetle form.

Why now: People are sharing the striking beetle-shaped sculpture because of its unusual design and impressive scale.

Janis Straupealder wood

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• Qu'y a-t-il à l'intérieur d'un scarabée ? Janis Straupe, sculptural storage / cabinet inspired by beetle H 2m 22 cm x W 1m 44 cm x D 77 cm material - carved alder wood stained/oiled # sculpture # insects # art # photography · brettezeleliquide@h4.io · 14

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