8”h x 6”w x 2.5”d

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This is a piece about the kinds of transformations that require us to retreat from the external world and spend time in the darkness. Like the little caterpillar that eats the plum (which reminds me of Eric Carle’s wonderful Very Hungry Caterpillar book) and emerges as a butterfly, we all go through private journeys that move us from one state of being to another, deep purple inner journeys that cannot be rushed or shared, but are ours to make on our own.     

Materials:  Plastic plum; metal butterfly; watch parts; spool; cut paper butterflies; vintage candy tin; bead lettering; teeny butterflies made for nail art; acrylic paints. In cigar box.