frankie gould
insecta wings
March 5 - 27, 2025
FIRST WEDNESDAY OPENING: Mar 5, FROM 6 - 9PM
ARTICULATE ARTIST TALK: SUNDAY, mar 9, AT 4PM.
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“Common Buckeye” Acrylic and graphite on panel.
“Insects are hexapod invertebrates of the class Insecta. They are the most diverse group of animals, with more than a million described species; representing more than half of all animal species. Adult insects are the only arthropods that ever have wings, with up to two pairs on the thorax.
This exhibit focuses on the seven categories of the Insecta class wings:
Tegmina: Wings are leathery and parchment-like – Grasshoppers
Elytra: The wing is heavily hardened, so wing ventilation is lost and is protective in function. – Beetles
Hemelytra: The top half is leathery and the bottom section is membranous - True bugs or shield bugs
Halteres: The hind wings are modified into small vibrating sections that provide stability during flight – Flies
Fringed Wings: Wing margins are fringed with long bristle-like hair, they swim through the air – Thrips
Scaly: Small colored scales cover the wings and overlap creating a complete covering. This smooths the airflow over the body and wings – Butterflies and moths
Membranous wings: Thin, transparent wings that are supported by a system of tubular veins – Dragonflies, bees
I find Insect shapes, textures and colors fascinating. How they are displayed and the juxtaposition of one to another, in text books or venues such as LSU AgCenter’s AgMagic or the Department of Entomology’s Arthropod Museum, are intriguing and sensual. Also, Insects have been an integral part of my agricultural communications career.
In my art, I use seductive shapes, bold colors, lines and textures, with an element of whimsy to bring you Insecta Wings.” - Gould
Gould works in a variety of media: acrylics, colored pencils, mixed media, watercolor, scratchboard, block prints, and sculpture. Her work is in the collections of Buena Vista College, Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, and the University of Nebraska.
In conjunction with her accomplished art career, Gould is the Associate Vice President for strategic communications and Professor at the LSU AgCenter. In addition to administration and leadership, her professional experience has been in public relations, crisis communication, graphic design, multimedia, publications, and Web development.
This exhibition is presented alongside the latest works from Scott Andresen, Paul Dean, and Paulo Dufour. All works from these artists are on view, free of charge, during regular gallery hours (12 - 6 p.m., Tue - Sun) from Mar 5 - 27, 2024.