Christopher Marley: Beautiful Beetles 300-piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Christopher Marley (American) Pangaea (detail) Features metallic wood-boring beetles from Aru, Australia, Chile, and Irian Jaya. Some of the closely related Buprestid species of beetles featured in this puzzle are found on opposite ends of the planet, and that’s why Christopher Marley named this arrangement Pangaea, referring to a theoretical supercontinent joining the landmasses of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Join the pieces of this jigsaw together and you’ll discover the exquisite, unique beauty that only these beetles can supply.

Christopher Marley

Oregon artist Christopher Marley (American, b. 1969) spent his childhood catching snakes, raising lizards, and dreaming of Komodo dragons, but he was terrified of anything with more than four legs. As an adult, Marley became fascinated by insects’ jewel-like colors, incredible shapes, and perfect mechanics, which led him to visit remote locales, collecting and observing insects, birds, reptiles, and other creatures in their native habitats. With each preserved organism displayed in its natural state—with colors true to life—Marley transforms specimens into stunning works of art. The creatures presented in his designs are collected in an environmentally sensitive way. For eye-popping proof that the world is indeed full of wonders, look no further than the exquisite creatures in Marley’s striking compositions.