This personal project explored the fascination - and horror - I've always held for bugs, and in particular, insect collections. In this piece I delve into my childhood love of crafting tiny messages that are often overlooked my adult eyes. I developed a personal alphabet, using runes, so that each beetle carries a message known only to me.
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