Monique Ligons' Biblical Insectarium

[Precarious]

Monique Ligons' Biblical Insectarium

Written by JL Schnabel

Inspired by classical scenes found within the Bible and Dante's Inferno, Philadelphia based Monique Ligons's new series, Biblical Insectarium, depicts biblical figures and villains as insects; Jesus appears as divine praying mantis while Judas, rendered as a large scorpion, bends to give him the infamous kiss. The intense subject matter is offset by the device of the use of insects, and yet through the meticulous attention to detail they are unexpected illuminations of timeless subject matter.

Source URL:

http://www.hifructos...nsectarium.html

 

[PeterF]

You know, 2 weeks ago I was looking for a season greetings card to send out.

You're late.

 

[PeterF]

Are there tee shirts?

 

[Precarious]

Are there tee shirts?

Ha-ha! Would be good for t-shirts and greeting cards. Wish I had found thm before the holidays.

The artist could use some lessons on insect anatomy though.

 

[yen_saw]

Nice painting! The word mantis means prophet for Greek, but i am not religious.

 

[Precarious]

Nice painting! The word mantis means prophet for Greek, but i am not religious.

Wow! I should know that. I'm all about word origins.

How fitting...

Word Origin & History

mantis

1658, "type of insect that holds its forelegs in a praying position" (esp. the praying mantis, Mantis religiosa), from Gk. mantis, lit. "one who divines, a seer, prophet," from mainesthai "be inspired," related to menos "passion, spirit" (see mania). The insect so called for its way of holding the forelimbs as if in prayer. Also used in Gk. for some sort of grasshopper (Theocritus).

 

[Morpheus uk]

Amazing artwork, noticed a lot of species in there

But looks like they got the camel spider wrong, looks like they used this pic for reference of one made out of grass and stuff

http://www.hotbuzz4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/camel-spider-image.jpg

 

[PhilinYuma]

I am really surprised --and hurt -- that this entire thread has not been eliminated by admin. It is well known that Muslims react strongly to graphic representations of Mohamed, and art works "blaspheming" Jesus were removed from the Art Institute of Chicago. How, then, can this Blatant Blasphemy, Mendaciously Mocking the Great Mantis Goddess (Blessed be Her Name) be permitted? I think that I know why. Both the christian and muslim beliefs have been defended by armed force. Don't worry, we are learning quickly! Your "terrorists" are our Holy Freedom Fighters!