emperor moth (male and female) - 6" x 6"

• Signed, original oil on panel
• 6" x 6" artwork / 13" x 13" frame
  
• £495

Ideal for: Go-getters ready to secure the most dramatic pairing in the collection. Bedside tables or entryways that require a sense of symmetry, or a sharp focal point. Anyone who understands the most delicate design can carry the most commanding presence. 

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in depth

A Prismatic Bloom: The draw here is the male’s saturated orange bloom, in stark, fiery contrast to the female’s more ethereal, silvery efflorescence. This pairing offers a complete visual narrative of the species, making it a sophisticated addition to a library wall or thinking corner where the interplay of natural light and shadow is paramount.

The Defensive Gaze: The most arresting feature is the repetition of the four large, concentric eye-spots. These act as a resonant infusion of pattern, drawing the viewer into a 'stare-off' with the natural world. In a quiet, intimate space, these graphic, circular forms provide a sense of spatial punctuation, breaking the linearity of a space with their startling, organic geometry.

Trompe L’oeil Gravitas: Against the stone-grey background, Gavin’s shadows feel particularly weighty and substantial. The shift from the male’s warmth to the female’s cool charcoal tones creates a balanced temperature within a 6 inch-square. It's a tactical jewel for a ‘curiosity cabinet’ that aims to bridge the gap between scientific observation and pure, high-definition art.

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