Today I completed my fourth whimsical butterfly...and I use the term "butterfly" loosely.
I call this critter "The Aztec God of Winged Creatures". The small mosaic is about 4 inches across and is made mostly of iridescent glass accented with millefiori slices, dichroic cabs and some navy blue mirror glass.
- Did you know that the Aztecs believed that Monarch butterflies were the spirits of fallen warriors dressed in battle colors?
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Artist Susan Walden donated two butterflies made with stained glass, iridized glass, glass gems and Van Gogh glass. The bottom butterfly, titled Joseph Fly, represents the Coat of Many Colors.
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| Joseph Fly © Susan Walden |
Artist Ilona Bryan's donation arrived from England. Her large butterfly (7" across x 9" tall) is made with ceramic tile, venetian glass tile and glass gems.
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| © Ilona Bryan |
There are lots of photos floating around of the other butterfly donations that are destined to be included in the project so I suppose I'll be getting some more in the mail in the next few days.
I have two more unusual butterflies in the works too so stay posted!
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