#morphohelena

[duel-styx]

I did this a couple years back for a Utah PRIDE event. I designed it with the trans experience in mind basing the butterfly off of Morpho helena. At the bottom is the caterpillar, it's body wrapped in periwinkle vines. This common flowering plant is of the genus Vinca, from Latin vincire meaning "to bind, fetter". This stage represents oppression and restriction. Near the middle, a chrysalis hangs from the vine, still bound, but changing. At last, at the top, is the butterfly, able to spread its wings and live freely.

I hope you enjoy this piece.

[jennascuriocabinet]

This stunning Morpho helena dome measures 20cm tall. It is presented in a minimalistic way due to the overwhelming beauty of this incredible butterfly. I have carefull hand selected a variety of dried roses to place at the base of the butterfly with some gypsophila, so not to take away too much from the butterfly, whilst adding an elegance to the piece. #jennascuriocabinet #morpho #bluemorpho #morphohelena #insectsoftheworld #curiocabinet #taxidermyforsale #itwasdeadwhenwemet #deliciousdarkdecor #pinnedinsects #lepidoptera (at Jenna's Curio Cabinet) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdtJOs9qTCy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aiiaiiiyo]

40 years ago, Mount St. Helens in Washington erupted creating the crater seen here. [OC] [5184x3456] Check this blog!

[plantahmane]

The world you live in. Credit: morphohelena