The Wild Universe Parallel: How a Japanese TV Show Has Been Mirroring My Art for a Decade
Denise Humphrey Denise Humphrey

The Wild Universe Parallel: How a Japanese TV Show Has Been Mirroring My Art for a Decade

For the past 14 years, I have been tucked away at my kitchen table, bringing tiny mechanical creatures to life. Since I started crafting my steampunk light-up insect jewellery back in 2011, my routine has been the same: twisting wire, setting gears, installing tiny lights into the abdomens of fireflies, wasps, and bees, and filming them to the backdrop of whimsical, ethereal classical music.

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Rediscovering My Steampunk Heart
Denise Humphrey Denise Humphrey

Rediscovering My Steampunk Heart

There’s something so magical about combining steampunk charm with a touch of upcycling old bits that probably would’ve ended up in the bin.

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Jewels of the Steam Age
Denise Humphrey Denise Humphrey

Jewels of the Steam Age

10 years ago, my steampunk jewellery was featured in a nationwide fashion magazine! I still remember how surreal it felt seeing my work in print for the first time.

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