Metamorphosis
This piece portrays the cyclical nature of decay and transformation to adulthood using the moth as a metaphor. It is lit from within via a porcelain heart/pupa. It features kintsugi style repair to cracks around the diorama style cavity.
Helen Nottage Ceramics
Leicestershire, England
Free standing figure with illuminated porcelain heart/pupa
Detail of head
One of two images depicting the transformation of the piece from day to night
Displays transformation of figure from day to night
Detail of heart with moths