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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And For My Next Steampunk Challenge…
Denise Humphrey Denise Humphrey

And For My Next Steampunk Challenge…

I recently built a basic prototype for a light-up butterfly, and it got me thinking. My original plan was to build a full-scale sculpture that both moves and lights up. Honestly? It feels like a massive mountain to climb right now.

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