Textile Fennel butterfly vitrine a death mask was made

a death mask was made

Beetle specimens (Sternotomis virescens ♂♀ Togo) mounted behind glass on acid-free paper in a black wooden shadow box

Shadow box dimensions: 15 x 14 x 3

Shadow box dimensions: 45 x 30 x 3

Madagascar) mounted in a double-glass black wooden standing vitrine

Textile Fennel butterfly vitrine a death mask was madeCreated by textile artist Rachel Nettles, these nature inspired vegetable sculptures appear to have come directly from the potting shed. Her attention to detail is obvious each piece is thoughtfully considered, with many layers of stitching used to create both colour and texture. Each piece is individual. Textile vegetable sculpture, terra cotta pot. H: approx 23cm pot: 10cm