Butterfly Ginkgo Canister, Medium

Description

The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael’s fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree , the Ginkgo Biloba, or %22Butterfly Ginkgo%22, which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly’s wings, gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship, each piece is rendered in solid brass with hand etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of the handcrafted process, capturing the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael’s work. %22The first time I saw this tree, it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies… as if they would all take flight the moment, I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye.%22   Handcrafted canister. 5.5%22Dia. x 10%22T. Glass, with nickel-plated stainless steel and gold-tone and oxidized brass lid. Not dishwasher or microwave safe. Hand wash with gentle, nonabrasive detergent; do not soak or leave unwashed overnight. Imported.