Specimen No. 9: Garnet Skyhorn (Blue Zircon & Garnet) jessica tickle The process begins with layered

The process begins with layered spray paint

To embrace yourself

Two splayed flat daisies in dusky purple

Artist Col Mitchel created a book of puzzles along side her original artworks

Ruth honours everyday heroism—the steady grace that gathers

Specimen No. 9: Garnet Skyhorn (Blue Zircon & Garnet) jessica tickle The process begins with layeredMedium: Paper clay, watercolour board, acrylic, alcohol ink, yupo, resin, semi precious stones, Swarovski crystal on wood block Dimensions: 4x4 Reimagining the tradition of preserved specimens found in cabinets of curiosity and natural history collections, each is hand sculpted, painted, and resin finished on gilded grounds. Every specimen carries its own jewel like detail of crystals, stones, and gilding, but together they form a luminous collection