DESCRIPTION
The basic frame of the butterfly is created using tin, which is powder-coated with a black finish and makes this piece safe to use outdoors. The edges of the frame are reinforced using thicker tin wire. The front of this piece is adorned in areas with capiz shell, an oyster native to the Philippines, before being hand-painted and sealed with a water-based sealant. The primary purpose of this oyster to provide a source of food, however, the shell is a sustainable by-product that can be used for decoration. The capiz shell subtly replicates the reflective qualities of butterflies in nature. The entire piece is lightweight and has an eyelet in the back allowing it to be hung using a finishing nail, command strip, or a push pin.
Due to it being a natural material, the organic colors of capiz come through as tans and browns underneath the paint. This butterfly can be described as stately, due the artist combination of the color pallet, patterns edged into the tin, and the mix of natural and handcrafted materials. The center of the butterfly is defined with a metallic red, accentuated with a raised pattern painted in gold. The center portion of the wings are crafted using capiz oyster shell, mirroring the patterns of the gold accents. Dimensions: 12in x 1in x 9in
