Starry Flight

Starry Flight

Considering the atoms and elements that link us, and have travelled so far to become us, creates a dichotomy of emotions between a deep sense of being a part of something and the realisation of the enormity of the ‘thing’ that I am such a tiny part of.

Framed piece comprising of three preserved blue banded morpho butterflies with over 80 planets, stars and satellites cut from the wings!

Morpho Helenor Achilles or Blue-Banded Morpho butterflies from South America.

Many of my specimens come from historical collections, others through from breeding and conservation projects (read more here).

Limited edition piece available for exhibition and commission, email me on hello@fionaparkinson.com for more details