Species: Louisiana Lubber Grasshopper (Romalea guttata)

Debut: Halloween, 2012

Art Bike Biography:  Inspired by Louisiana’s giant grasshoppers, Satchmo was named after New Orleans music legend Louis Armstrong.  The grasshopper is constructed using repurposed materials including foam, hard hats (eyes), papier mache and plumbing pipes.

Book for a parade, film production or event: Contact Katrina Brees 504.905.2830 info@kolossos.org