White spots on a black background suggest crickets dancing. The process was described by the artist.: This print was done in the biology lab at WSU. You need high voltage, low amp electrcity. A tesla coil is used. A metal plate and glass over that and anything that conducts electricity can be set on the glass.

Dance of the Female Cricket

Mann, Lee

1976

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Dance of the Female Cricket

  • Artist:

    Mann, Lee

  • Artist Bio:

    American, born 1939

  • Date:

    1976

  • Medium:

    "Kirlian" silver gelatin print mounted on Crescent board

  • Dimensions:

    13 3/16 x 10 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Gift of the artist

  • Object Number:

    1979.6

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display