Oil and encaustic on Belgian linen, handstretched on traditionally primed canvas.

The soft colors are a ground to hold the dragonflies bound by gold thread. They look skywards in search for their wings, stolen by the small figures that can be seen floating skywards.

I have a vast collection of found insects and natural items for the purpose of using these in my work. I have always had a fascination with the frailty and beauty found in insects.