Art Made
of Wire.
Each One
by Hand.
One wire, one bug. Limited to exactly 100,000. Then the collection ends forever.
Original Art
The Collection
The Creatures
Current Species
Wire Ant
Body size≈ 1.2 cm
Wire length≈ 18 cm
Time to make20 min
House Fly
Body size≈ 0.9 cm
Wire length≈ 22 cm
Time to make20 min
Spider
Body size≈ 0.6 cm
Wire length≈ 16 cm
Time to make18 min
Centipede
Body size≈ 3.5 cm
Wire length≈ 65 cm
Time to make30 min
How it's made
From a Single
From a Single
Strand of Wire.
No joining. One continuous wire, bent and twisted entirely by hand. Each bug is about 1 cm in size and takes 20 minutes of focused, meditative work.
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A single strand of fine-gauge wire. Nothing else, no glue, no solder, no supports.
02
Using only fingers and precision tweezers, the body forms first. Tight coils define the thorax.
03
Legs and antennae emerge from the same strand. Bent at exact angles, balanced to stand freely.
04
Each bug is numbered in the 100,000 series. Once complete, documented and the count advances.
Dima Peters
Wire Sculptor · Germany
I'm fascinated by the "tiny but mighty" nature of bugs. Creatures we overlook daily, yet perfectly engineered by millions of years of evolution.
Each wire bug begins as a single strand. No joins. Just patience, concentration, and 20 minutes of hand movements that have become second nature after thousands of repetitions.
"100,000 bugs. One wire each. One lifetime. When the last one is done the collection ends forever."
Based in Germany, I craft 10–20 bugs daily. Each piece is unique yet follows the same essential form. A meditation on repetition, precision, and the beauty hidden in small things.
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Answers
Questions
Why exactly 100,000?
The number represents a lifetime commitment. Large enough to be monumental, yet achievable with daily dedication. Once the 100,000th bug is completed, this artistic journey ends forever. Making every existing piece part of a truly finite, closed collection.
How long does each bug take?
Each wire bug takes approximately 20 minutes to craft by hand. On productive days, 10–20 pieces are completed. The centipede takes closer to 30 minutes due to its segmented body structure.
What materials are used?
Each insect is made from a single, continuous strand of fine-gauge copper wire. No glue, solder, armature wire, or supports. Just wire, shaped by hand.
Can I purchase artwork?
Yes! Completed artworks are available on dimapeters.com. Each piece comes with documentation. Subscribe to be notified first.
Do you accept commissions?
Custom commissions are accepted for portraits, logos, words, or specific imagery. Contact via dimapeters.com for inquiries.
How are artworks shipped?
Each artwork is carefully framed and shipped in custom protective packaging with a certificate of authenticity. Worldwide shipping available.