Original painting - Buglife 24 #2

Original painting by Derek Entenmann.  2024.  Cans and markers on canvas.  Signed and certificate of authenticity.  70cm x 50cm
This artwork takes a common, often-ignored insect and elevates it to street art royalty. It’s bold, it’s brash, and it’s not afraid to make you squirm a little. Whether you see it as a celebration of nature’s hardiest survivors or just a really cool bug, it’s definitely a piece that stands out.
This is street art at its finest, complete with graffiti-style execution. The insect is detailed yet abstract, with a slick, almost shiny appearance. The black and gray tones give it a metallic look, as if it’s part robot. Perhaps this is the Terminator of bugs. What could this piece symbolize? Survival? Resilience? The enduring nature of urban life? Or perhaps it's a commentary on how even the most overlooked creatures deserve a spot in the limelight—or at least on a canvas.