"Silent Symphony" Cloche/Dome Display by Chris Lee

Chris Lee's Silent Symphony. Suspended in a quiet encounter, two butterflies meet amid a velvet carpet of moss and a glowing shard of amber stone. The upper butterfly, Graphium aristeus, displays a harp-like elegance with its elongated tails and chocolate-and-ivory stripes—like a signal flag caught mid-wave. Below, the Mimathyma chevana stands in quiet symmetry, its wing pattern a study in moonlit geometry.

Between them rises a burnished crystal—earthborn resin hardened through centuries—offering warmth and memory to this hushed exchange. Curved moss banks and feathery ferns create a miniature glade, where flight pauses and time slows.

Specimen Identification:
Upper Butterfly: Graphium aristeus (Chain Swordtail)
– Range: South and Southeast Asia
– Traits: Slender tails, distinct banding, fast agile flight

Lower Butterfly: Mimathyma chevana (Sergeant Emperor)
– Range: East Asia
– Traits: Broad, dusky wings patterned with cream-white markings

Display Details:
Display Type: Glass dome with cork base
Base: Amber-hued crystal with moss surround and vertical staging
Arrangement:
– Emphasis on height and contrast, creating a layered courtship scene
– Organic framing with upright fern elements enhancing verticality

Atmosphere: A timeless meeting in the amber woods—where air thickens with light and presence