Golden Resist Swallowtail, 2024

Golden Resist Swallowtail, 2023

This butterfly is made of various resistors, diodes, and other electronic components attached inside hand-bent transformer wire that makes up the perimeter of the wings. I find most all the wire I use, much of it comes from transformers removed from old machines. (see the last photo of the two transformers) .The butterfly body is made of more electronic parts, the wire leads from resistors, and a few watch parts.

Found objects (camera parts, watch parts, electronics, transformer wire), urethane resin, mdf, stain, stainless / aluminum / steel hardware.

Panel: 8 x 8 x 2.25 in (20.3 x 20.3 x 5.7 cm)
Cast: 3.9d x 0.75 in (9.9d x 1.9 cm)

• Certificate of Authenticity included.
• Embossed signature label on bottom of cast.
• There may be slight surface imperfections on all casts including small surface bubbles or curved edges. I highlight other notable blemishes above.
• The cast creature is susceptible to fingerprints, clean with a small amount of window cleaner and a soft cloth.
• Keep out of direct sunlight or high-emitting UV lights.
• Avoid extreme temperatures and rapid temperature variations.
• All images, concepts, artwork and content © Lex Talkington. All Rights Reserved.