Butterfly Wall Decor - White and Gold

This butterfly is influenced by the midcentury color pallet. The upper wings are adorned with capiz shell, giving it the translucent color seen in the natural butterfly. The lower wings are constructed from tin, textured, to accentuate the veins of the butterfly. Highlighted at the center is a burst of gold which trickles down to the lower portion of the wings. The basic frame of the insect is created using tin, which is powder coated with a black finish. The frame is reinforced using tin wire along the inner edge. Capiz is an oyster shell and the primary purpose of the oyster is as a source of food. However, the by-product, the shell, can be used for decoration. Due to it being a natural material, the natural colors of the capiz come through as tans and browns underneath the paint. The shell is then painted the bold colors you see. The entire front facing piece is carefully hand-painted keeping in mind the reflective qualities in the color of insects.