"Sulphur Eclipse" Cloche/Dome by Chris Lee

In Sulphur Eclipse, Chris Lee captures a fleeting duality—lightness confronting shadow. The top butterfly, a deep-hued Penthema adelma, stretches its white-spotted wings in bold defiance of the subtle, sunlit yellow of the Catopsilia pomona below. The contrast is as natural as day meeting night.

Mounted atop a subtle blue mineral—likely azurite—the scene is grounded by moss and dried earth, forming a tranquil forest floor within the confines of a glass dome. The lower butterfly's pale wings glow with buttery warmth, seeming to illuminate the darker form above like a solar flare beneath an eclipse.

Specimen Identification:
Upper Butterfly: Penthema adelma (Glassy Tiger)
– Range: South and Southeast Asia
– Traits: Velvety dark wings with soft white patterns, suggesting elegant strength

Lower Butterfly: Catopsilia pomona (Common Emigrant)
– Range: Asia to Australia
– Traits: Pale yellow with a translucent sheen; known for long migratory flights

Display Details:
Display Type: Acrylic dome with cork base
Base: Earth-toned terrain with soft moss patches
Mineral Accent: Deep-dyed quartz – symbolic of insight and internal clarity
Arrangement:
– Vertical interaction of dark and light forms
– Balance achieved through the visual tension of contrast and elevation

Atmosphere: A moment suspended between opposites—eclipse and radiance, dusk and dawn, depth and airiness