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Artist's Statement
Female praying mantises are known to eat the heads of males after mating. In this piece, I wanted to capture the moment right before she devours him after having intercourse. Her cheeks are flushed, and her eyes are full of life, while his skin is colorless and his eyes are flat.
Dimensions
17 x 17 in.
Year created
2025
Rights
© The Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, Reese A., "The Mantis" (2025). SACAD: Creative Activities. 13.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/13
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