Seiwa Sato Torso of Odontolabis femoralis©Masatoshi Mori

Torso of Odontolabis femoralis

Seeking to replicate the distinct shell of this Southeast Asian beetle, Seiwa Sato pieced together a variety of natural materials to express the subtle shades of its colour. The result is a beautifully inlaid surface.

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Seiwa Sato

Seiwa is among a small group of traditional stone sculptors practising in Japan today