Dragonfly. A dragonfly has always reminded me of a helicopter. I decided to follow this association when creating this Dragonfly steampunk sculpture. As I have mentioned before, I enjoy unexpected solutions, and this time was no exception.
I wanted to take the idea a little further, so I even made a helicopter landing pad for my dragonfly! It seemed only natural that such an unusual flying machine should have a place to land. I hope this unexpected detail will surprise you and bring a smile to your face.
I used various found objects to create the dragonfly’s body, eyes, legs and propeller. Stainless steel ladles and knives, parts of a scooter lamp and details from table legs all found new purposes in this unusual creature.
This Dragonfly steampunk sculpture combines the delicate shape of an insect with the mechanical character of a helicopter. It is my playful interpretation of what might happen when nature and machinery meet.
Materials:
Body – a scooter lamp housing and stainless steel ladles.
Tail – details from table legs.
Eyes – scooter lamp glass rings, metal mesh and ladles.
Legs – a 5 mm metal rod and a brass tube.
Propeller – stainless steel knives.
Stand – a metal disc and shelf brackets.
Dimensions: 70 × 80 × 37 cm
Weight: 7 kg
Year: 2023
Price: €1000
