The Block Club Chicago Podcast

The Chicago Artist Turning Cicadas Into Jewelry

Episode Summary

When Sophia Catania learned that there would be a massive invasion of cicadas in the Chicago area, she was thrilled. That’s because she turns cicadas into jewelry. In 2020, Catania began taking walks “as a way to stay sane” during the pandemic, she said. Her casual walks soon turned into nature walks while she looked for and observed bugs. One day, she began picking up bug carcasses and taking them home.

Episode Notes

When Sophia Catania learned that there would be a massive invasion of cicadas in the Chicago area, she was thrilled. 

That’s because she turns cicadas into jewelry. 

In 2020, Catania began taking walks “as a way to stay sane” during the pandemic, she said. Her casual walks soon turned into nature walks while she looked for and observed bugs. One day, she began picking up bug carcasses and taking them home. 

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporters - Iridian Fierro, Crystal Paul

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