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Tree leaf eaten by a Japanese beetle creating the appearance of lace by Minnesota artist Kristin Maija Peterson — graphite drawing on white background
tree leaf eaten by insect fine art print with white border
Tree leaf eaten by beetle rendering lace graphite drawing, matted, framed, hanging is stylish modern bathroom
Insect eaten tree leaf lace graphite drawing, matted, framed, hanging near window above wooden cabinet
insect eaten tree leaf limited edition certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered by Kristin Maija Peterson

Collateral Beauty

Price range: $120.00 through $200.00

TREE LEAF LACE

It’s a paradox. The beautiful tree “leaf lace” was created by the Japanese Beetle, an insect stamped as invasive. It’s not the fault of the beetle but rather the repercussions
of human action and global movement that make invasions possible. Drawn in great detail at approximately 300 percent of its original size, Collateral Beauty reminds us of the delicate balance of nature and the outcomes of colonization and global trade.

Prints are sold unframed. Please see the art print details below.

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Description

RAVAGED PARADOX
Nature has a way of making us pause — even through damage. Collateral Beauty captures a single tree leaf eaten into lace by Japanese beetles, drawn at three hundred percent scale, a stillness that invites us to sit with the paradox of harm and beauty existing in the same form.

MUSEUM-QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP
Each print is produced using museum-grade giclée printing on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, chosen to complement the fine detail and tonal range of the original graphite drawing. The signed, limited edition print features a subtle white border for easy handling and framing.

MADE TO BE CHERISHED
• Limited edition graphite drawing art print — exclusively produced in small quantities
• Available in Variable Sizes: 8 x 10 and 16 x 20, with a 1-inch white border for easy handling and framing
• Premium archival matte paper — Hahnemühle Photo Rag
• Signed by the artist with her unique circle K signature for authentication
• Part of the Non-Human Architect series, exploring the ripple effects of human movement on nature

PERFECT FOR:
• Enhancing serene spaces like living rooms, offices, or reading nooks
• Thoughtful gifts for nature lovers, gardeners, and art collectors drawn to unconventional beauty
• Pairing with minimalist or natural wood frames for a gallery-style display

WHY PEOPLE LOVE Collateral Beauty
Collateral Beauty isn’t just a print — it’s a quiet meditation on invasion, ecology, and the unintended consequences of human movement. What the Japanese beetle left behind, drawn in painstaking detail, becomes something closer to lace than damage. Whether paired with other nature studies or shown solo, it lingers with anyone who looks closely.

SHIPPING & QUALITY DETAILS
Your print is carefully and attentively created to order. Prints up to 11″ × 14″ are shipped flat with protective backing and a rigid mailer; larger sizes are rolled in quality tissue and shipped in a sturdy tube. Free U.S. shipping is included. Depending on your location, please anticipate 7-10 days for your print to arrive. As soon as your print is sent, you will receive a tracking number by email. Fine art prints are drop-shipped.

ORDERING / REFUND POLICY: More information about payment, ordering, shipping, and refunds is on our Shop FAQs page.

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Size

10x12in, 18x22in

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