Agua | Making plant and insect specimens

Travelers say that "Mountain Studio" is not only a handmade studio and cafe, but also a wonderful Yunnan plant specimen museum. What's more special is that all of them are picked by themselves, so there are stories about each plant. The old coach of the cycling group said that we should start the cycling half an hour in advance. Some people can't move when they pass by Li Zhenhao's place, and stay for half an hour. (His cycling activity of Cangshan Erhai | Visiting villages and people passes by the village under Wuwei Temple Mountain, which is the village where Li Zhenhao's "Mountain Studio" is located.). What's more, the enthusiastic Li Zhenhao always prepares tea and snacks for the guests passing by. It is really pleasant to take a rest there and look at the specimens of various exotic fruit plants.

This insect taxidermy activity is right there.

Li Zhenhao:

"After I had 'Shanxia', I always thought that this was my mushroom home. It was like a reward to myself that it could have all kinds of mushrooms. Because of mushrooms, I became more curious and interested in the forest, such as lichens, fruits and plants .

I always want to do more, but after opening the business, the busy summer came right after. A few months ago, I asked Agua to come to Dali to help. I think she can help a lot during the summer. At least when I lead the team, she can ensure that the store is open normally. Even if there is no turnover, it can make sure that people who also like these mushrooms and plants come to Shanxia without leaving empty-handed. I think this is more important to Shanxia.”

Agua:

"Plant and insect making is a temporary special activity during the summer vacation, which can last for about one to two months. I hope it is not just about making. If you participate in our other outdoor activities, you can also bring dried pine cones, plants, and beautiful and complete dead leaves that fall naturally in the forest, and make it a special travel record."

"There are still many possibilities for plants. The process of raising plants is always very healing. You only need to spend some time watering, fertilizing and removing insects, and leave the rest to time. I prefer to raise foliage plants and plants with fragrance. The characteristics of the plants themselves can bring people unexpected comfort, and sometimes they are full of surprises."

"The various arrangements and combinations of dried plants can also create decorative paintings with rich feelings. Perhaps the natural colors themselves have a healing effect. Whether fresh or dried, they have different aesthetics. They are simple and durable .

There are some mimicry in nature, such as butterflies that look like dead leaves, stick insects that look like bamboo, octopuses that disguise themselves as sea snakes, etc. They can disguise themselves or transform into many different forms to protect themselves. It is also good to do the reverse operation occasionally. Based on the previous clay modeling

I have a basic knowledge of nature and a preference for certain insects, so from time to time I would think about how to use the shape of plants to assemble an insect.

I like beetles, but I don’t dare to raise them. They are just for looking at. Plants are different. They feel good and have rich details. Let ’s call it a re-creation. They are not serious plant or insect specimens. They are just for fun.”

Production process:

1. Choose the right plants and fruits

2 Concept design combination

3. Hands-on production

4 Molding:

Some of Agua's works:

Children often create works that are beyond imagination. What we teach them are just skills. Creation is their own, not an absolute skill level.

The following are the works of our guests (mostly children). They are the product of imagination, and the techniques learned here in Agua are just the means to achieve them.