Masters student University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Insects can often be overlooked, misunderstood and some people may even fear them. Through art, we can showcase how important these small creatures are and highlight their value in our world. By creating illustrations of insects that are bold and colourful, we can make insects more approachable to others. Now, with social media and specifically Instagram in my case, sharing this insect art to a wide audience is possible. I have found that posting art can engage a diverse group of people, many of whom may not typically interact with insect content. This can create unique opportunities for learning and hopefully improve negative perceptions of insects. In my presentation, I will share what I have learnt through posting insect art on Instagram to reach a wide, varied audience and improve engagement.