Io Moths + Found Photo

A photo of a couple on a soft neutral background, with two moth companions resting on the glass (the red is the female of this species, the yellow is the male); composed in a dark and rustic wood frame

Approximate outer dimensions: 9 by 11 inches

✷ The photo is float-mounted with acid-free linen tape to archival mat board. The glass is uv resistant and will help prevent the photo & mat from fading. Acrylic spacers keep the glass from resting directly on top of the photo (which can cause sticking + damage over time) and also adds dimension to the piece. Hanging hardware + artist signature on back of frame.

✷ The materials I use are often vintage, secondhand, and/or repurposed from remnants, and therefore may have minor imperfections that add to the character of the piece. Any flaws that I consider potentially more bothersome are shown in greater detail.

✷ The frame and painting are one complete piece; the glass is attached in a way that is intended to be permanent, and attempting to remove the glass from the frame will result in destruction of the artwork.

Artist statement:

The impression my moth/butterfly paintings are meant to give is that a real creature happened to see a frame (ostensibly empty) and decided to land there to rest. Part of the story the pieces tell is in this illusion of a fleeting moment...

My found photo pieces are another iteration of this idea; instead of having the moths/butterflies in the frame on their own, they share the space with an old photo. This tangible relic underneath the glass makes for a beautiful elaboration on the existing narrative by adding another lovely layer of nostalgia.