This piece was made from a macro photograph of the Common Blue Morpho Butterfly, who wings, when closed, show this brown pattern with "eyes" to help ward off predators, but when open, the wings reveal a brilliant cerulean blue irridescent color.  This metaphor is so reflective of how our defenses can help protect us, but that when we feel safe, we can reveal our innermost beauty.  

There is intricate carving detail over the entire sculpture.  It was a joy to make!