"Cobalt Stillness" Cloche/Dome by Chris Lee

In Cobalt Stillness, Chris Lee weaves together a gentle contradiction—cool restraint meets dramatic contrast. A bold Parantica aglea, known for its crisp white markings across velvety black wings, floats above a serene Pieris rapae settled quietly against a striking lapis lazuli formation. The electric blue mineral cuts a powerful vertical through the dome’s landscape, like a shard of sky fallen into the moss.

Encased in a clear acrylic dome atop a cork base, the scene is grounded by thick moss and delicate dried flora, anchoring the dramatic elements in natural calm. Lee’s arrangement evokes a moment of contemplation—like finding a glinting gem in a forest clearing just after rain.

Specimen Identification:
Upper Butterfly: Parantica aglea (Glassy Tiger)
– Range: South and Southeast Asia
– Traits: Semi-transparent black wings with white streaks, gliding flight

Lower Butterfly: Pieris rapae (Cabbage White)
– Range: Cosmopolitan
– Traits: Pale wings with soft black spots; subtly evocative of grace and simplicity

Display Details:
Display Type: Acrylic dome with natural cork base
Base: Real preserved moss and branches
Mineral Accent: Quarts Crystal
Arrangement:
– Vertical tension created by the mineral’s strong line
– Butterflies positioned in a rising motion: grounded to sky

Atmosphere: A quiet place of clarity—a breath held between two thoughts, where natural beauty and mystic color merge