The Eye Fly

Stamped: 101/005 – GJERSEN 585

White gold ring with 8 mm faceted green/blue tourmaline.

The ideas behind this insect:
The Big-Headed Fly caught my interest for its large eye and the tiny wings on its relatively small body… makes you wonder…can it fly or is it top-heavy? Is it more at risk of getting something stuck in its big eye?

All the eye facets inspired me to create a semi-circular top in which the little eye discs are floating. (All the discs can be set with brilliant-cut diamonds). The delicate wings and dainty legs are also rendered in this insect design.

My fly ring was given shoulders to balance all the components.

Habitat:
The eye fly is a parasite that uses cicadas as a host for its reproduction. The adult fly lays its eggs in the cicada, after which the larva grows into a flight-ready eyefly inside the host, which acts as a “food package” for the larva. In this way, the cicada is eaten from the inside.

Material:
Copper frame, painted wood and brass.

This piece is an element in a composite artistic work, and is part of the HABITAT project.

Offered for sale with a proviso granting the artist the right to exhibit the sold item.