Paul Insect is the creative force behind the renowned London design collective 'Insect'.

His work is both intriguing and iconic, with Paul himself describing it as "Twisted Chemistry".

A regular collaborator with DJ Shadow, his combination of gothic Victoriana and futuristic themes has led to comparisons being drawn with the steampunk genre and won him many fans along with commissions from brands including Adidas and Audi.

A member of the Lazarides stable of artists, it was his Bullion show at the Lazarides gallery that made him the talk of the art world with Damien Hirst reportedly buying the entire collection for in excess of �500,000 before the show had even opened.