The Great Escape Collage

I'm an artist and graphic designer. I've always been a big fan of vintage butterfly/animal displays but one aspect always jarred with me in that the beauty was slightly negated by the fact they had to die in the process. The display's always had a morbid spirit to them. I wanted to see them magically come alive in the box, injecting movement and life and little 'Chaos' I have a range of work crafting unique paper art pieces using insects and animals as my subject matter, butterflies being my main event. My artwork transforms the familiar uniformity of the butterfly specimen box or victorian bell jar into a scene that has come alive. Injecting life and a frenzied movement into what are usually static displays. The effect is one of a mass of butterflies making a chaotic attempt to escape the confines of their frame. I like to mix up the format by using various mountings. There are of course more conventional contemporary picture frames, but I prefer to use traditional Lepidoptera display boxes which are made to order. In some instances I have used renovated Victorian sash windows which add a reality or plausibility to the display. I regularly produce commissioned work which allows me to work directly with the buyer so that their individual preferences can be taken into account. We are then able to choose the colour palette, choose a specific species and choose from a range of framing options.