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THE TALE OF THE CRANE AND THE DRAGONFLY

This body art brings together two fascinating critters: a dragonfly painted with precision, its wings all shimmering, and a Grey Crowned Crane, which is the national bird of Uganda, y’know.

The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is one of the few crane species that actually nest in trees – a clever trick that sets it apart from its cousin, the Black Crowned Crane. With only 58,000–77,000 left in the world, these guys are considered endangered. The combo of bug and bird in this piece seems like a nod to the sheer variety of nature, which is both delicate and tough as nails.