Denise Humphrey Denise Humphrey

The Blueprint in My DNA

The truth is, I come from a long line of engineers, crafters, and thrifters. In my family, making, fixing, and reinventing things isn't just a hobby - it’s pretty much written into our DNA.

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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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