THE INFERNO

$9,900

Description: Resin, butterfly specimen, custom steel frame. The Inferno is a sculptural study of preservation, contrast and transformation. A collection of butterfly specimens is held within a dark central form, set against a hand-cast resin panel saturated in vivid red and housed in a custom-fabricated steel frame. Layers of pigment, texture and translucency create a sense of movement across the surface, while the preserved butterflies remain suspended in stillness at its centre. As light passes through the resin, the work shifts in intensity, revealing washes, shadows and subtle variations within the red.
Measurements: L 100" × W 1" × H 100"
Condition: New
Color: Red
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.