"Forest Choir" Cloche/Dome Display by Chris Lee

Forest Choir is a quiet duet of contrasts — a study in light and shadow, in presence and whisper. This acrylic dome display by Chris Lee features two butterfly specimens preserved mid-interaction: the luminous Appias albina (Common Albatross) in a gentle pastel yellow, and the bold monochrome Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite) with its graphic wing pattern and graceful posture.

Rooted in a lush base of live-preserved moss and soil, the composition is grounded by a natural quartz amethyst crystal, drawing the eye and inviting a sense of still magic. The dome mimics the containment of song — a delicate moment suspended in harmony, fragile and eternal.

Specimen Identification:
Upper Butterfly: Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite)
– Range: Southeast Asia
– Traits: Large, slow-gliding butterfly with black and white patterned wings; symbolic of peace and contemplation

Lower Butterfly: Appias albina (Common Albatross)
– Range: South and Southeast Asia
– Traits: Soft pale wings with lemon-tinged undertones, rapid fliers that favor sun-dappled forest trails

Display Details:
Display Type: Clear acrylic dome with cork base
Base: Real preserved moss, bark fragments, soil, and a cluster of natural amethyst quartz
Arrangement:
– Paper Kite suspended midair, wings fully open
– Albatross positioned slightly forward on the mossy floor, tilted as if just landed
– Amethyst crystal rising behind them, drawing balance and depth to the scene
Atmosphere: A dreamlike forest vignette, where flight, stone, and earth briefly meet in stillness