Available as giclee print and greeting card
Details:
Giclee print: 230 gsm matte archival art paper
Greeting card: Laser print cards using 100# matte paper with envelope included
Like the arduous journey of my great-grandparents and those courageous enough to cross oceans in hopes for a better life, these moth and butterfly fragments symbolize the beautiful diversity inherent in the creation of this country. The tenacity necessary for this labor-intensive sculpture made me contemplate the heroic efforts, sacrifices, and deep trust in the outcome that were surely present. This sculpture changes dramatically with every angle viewed. Wings come together to provide shelter, integrity, and support, enabling those nearest the top to release. We can learn from this interdependence, realizing our individual strengths become fortified and more beautiful when shared. Although many feelings were experienced in the creation of this piece, the one most deeply rooted was gratitude. There are not adequate words to describe the appreciation I feel for my relatives and all those who risked their lives in coming to America. I have a life of freedom, privilege, and opportunity because of their sacrifice. This sculpture is a tribute to all still on this journey. This swirling sculpture (from which this macro detail was taken) was created from 32 original photographs of moths and butterflies, printed onto textile and layered with encaustic medium, cut to shape, hand-carved with detail, sculpted to shape, hand-colored with powdered pigment, and sewn together into its cohesive whole.
Available as giclee print and greeting card
Details:
Giclee print: 230 gsm matte archival art paper
Greeting card: Laser print cards using 100# matte paper with envelope included
Like the arduous journey of my great-grandparents and those courageous enough to cross oceans in hopes for a better life, these moth and butterfly fragments symbolize the beautiful diversity inherent in the creation of this country. The tenacity necessary for this labor-intensive sculpture made me contemplate the heroic efforts, sacrifices, and deep trust in the outcome that were surely present. This sculpture changes dramatically with every angle viewed. Wings come together to provide shelter, integrity, and support, enabling those nearest the top to release. We can learn from this interdependence, realizing our individual strengths become fortified and more beautiful when shared. Although many feelings were experienced in the creation of this piece, the one most deeply rooted was gratitude. There are not adequate words to describe the appreciation I feel for my relatives and all those who risked their lives in coming to America. I have a life of freedom, privilege, and opportunity because of their sacrifice. This sculpture is a tribute to all still on this journey. This swirling sculpture (from which this macro detail was taken) was created from 32 original photographs of moths and butterflies, printed onto textile and layered with encaustic medium, cut to shape, hand-carved with detail, sculpted to shape, hand-colored with powdered pigment, and sewn together into its cohesive whole.
