“A detailed steel sculpture of the Greater Long-Nosed Armadillo. This piece captures the prehistoric "armor" and unique anatomy of the species.”
The Greater Long-Nosed Armadillo (Dasypus kappleri) is a solitary inhabitant of the South American rainforests, defined by its complex, ossified dermal plates. This species is an architectural marvel of the natural world, featuring a protective "armour" that allows for both incredible durability and surprising flexibility.
In this life-sized rendition, I utilised the structural properties of steel to recreate the animal's signature banded shell and elongated snout. By layering and shaping the metal, I aimed to capture the rugged, prehistoric aesthetic of the armadillo, transforming an animal often hidden in the undergrowth into a striking, permanent silhouette that celebrates its unique biological engineering.
