– from a private collection
Watchbot Vivarium is a place where Watchbots observe exotic creatures and plants. Watchbots are miniature robots I create from watch parts. In this piece there are twenty-five Watchbots with eyes of rubies, sapphires, garnets, amethyst, and peridot. Featuring an Atlas Moth from Malaysia, a Gladiator Butterfly from Madagascar, a Peanut Lantern Fly from Central America, a Red Green Lantern Fly from Thailand, a Froghopper Fly from Canada, a Metallic Wood Borer Beetle from North America, a Rosy Maple Moth from North America, and a Mini Scarab from Hungary. Includes: Magnifier with antique carved deer antler handle. It measures 33 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Shown at the Conjoined V show at the Copro Gallery Santa Monica, CA. January 24-Febuary 2015.