‘A shift in energy, you cannot explain…perhaps our souls, choose to remain.’
 
Inspired by the beauty that comes from the unknown, ‘In Praise of Shadows’ is a preserved art piece which celebrates the shadows faded and created in both the living and deceased.
 
A hollowed and distorted old tree trunk was incorporated to create a natural miniature terrain, set alongside natural minerals, real lichens and tiny florals, all home grown and collected.
 
A miniature handmade ghost haunts inside a vintage glass dome. Semi translucent and floating at the top, their presence is illuminated at night with a haunting blue/green glow when placed in darkness.
 
The glow in the dark effect is charged with light and is stronger when placed near brighter light such as direct artificial light or natural sunlight. The effect will be more apparent when placed in a darker surrounding atmosphere. 
 
Carefully preserved and arranged, the plants have not been artificially dyed, but have been treated with a UV resistant coating to help protect the colours which may be exposed to higher lighting to achieve the glow in the dark effect. 
 
The dome is a handblown vintage glass, made in Italy.
 
Measures approximately 30cm high.
 
*Lighting not included.