Cicada Linocut

This 5"x7" linocut commemorates a childhood encounter with a cicada, transformed through the artist's photographic documentation and printmaking practice. The hand-carved block print captures the insect's distinctive anatomy—compound eyes, segmented exoskeleton, and membranous wings—with the clarity and immediacy of relief printing. Each impression is individually hand-printed, preserving the tactile quality inherent to the medium. Select rice paper for a classical presentation or handmade decorative botanical paper for textural depth. This is a poignant work that bridges personal memory with entomological observation.