This automaton is called Doorway Diva. Large beds of citrine shards lay on both sides of the Diva creating a crystalline gate. She stands in a grand hall covered in flowery vines surrounded by doorways of bronze and copper, with each doorknob being a crystal ball revealing future worlds. In one orb, there is a land made of white crystals and yellow gemstones where a single rose has grown strong and proud, its pink and cream petals remain in full bloom untouched by the elements of time. In the next orb a sweet garden of caramel colored thorns on mint shaded branches welcomes all into its razor sharp arms with irresistible charm. Another orb features a hypnotizing spiral of vertebrae that seemingly has no beginning but ends in a magnificent pyramid of iridescent metal that could be a palace or a dagger. The final orb shows a floating albino peacock feather with the colors of faded gold ribbons and pink ballet slippers. It hovers above sparkling champagne jewels forming a realm that’s warm like a sunny day yet cool like a glass of lemonade. The doorway Diva wears a velvety burgundy dress with white lace. Brass filigree adorns her waist and gold filigree adorns her face. She is the color of bones and pearls. Her eyes are tea toned diamonds. Her fangs and claws are gilded in gold. In each hand she holds a key. Upon her chest is a keyhole glowing bright with the promise of another chapter. As she moves its radiance synchronizes with the other keyholes, an orchestra of illumination. Above her head is the only doorway without a glass knob. And three sets of jaws protruding from plaques of citrine crystals encircle it. Each of them presenting a different key within their golden fangs. Doorway Diva is part of my Whimsical Windows Collection. Whimsical Windows is on exhibit until July 1st at the La Luz De Jesus Gallery (@laluzdejesus). Gallery hours: mon-sun 11am-7pm. #averoseart #doorwaydiva #taxidermyautomaton #automaton #whimsicalwindows