A SOFTENING OF FLIGHT

$1,650

Description: Resin, butterfly specimem. ‘A Softening Of Flight’ explores the delicate relationship between preservation, light and natural form. A collection of butterfly specimens is suspended within a hand cast resin panel, creating layers of depth, shadow and transparency. The muted tones of the specimens are enhanced by the resin, allowing their intricate patterns and fragile structures to remain visible from different angles. Light passing through the work reveals new details within the layers, creating a changing composition as the surrounding light shifts. The butterflies appear suspended between states, captured in a moment of movement while becoming part of a permanent sculptural form.
Measurements: L 20" × W 2" × H 80"
Condition: New
Color: Grey
Seller: Lochlan Sutherland
Lochlan Sutherland (Rholtsu) is an Australian artist working with preserved natural specimens, resin and metal to create unique sculptural works. Based in Melbourne, Lochlan’s practice explores the relationship between nature, preservation and contemporary materials. Each piece carefully incorporates real specimens within resin, allowing their delicate forms, textures and colours to be suspended and preserved in time. The interaction between light and resin is central to the work, revealing layers, shadows and intricate details within each piece. His works sit between natural history and contemporary sculpture, transforming fragile specimens into enduring objects. The name Rholtsu combines the names of Lochlan’s grandfathers, Harold and Thomas, reflecting the personal history and connections that underpin his practice.