Peacock Butterflyfish, 2025

Peacock Butterflyfish, 2025

Cast: 7.69 x 0.875 in (19.53 x 2.22 cm)
Framed: 10.50 x 2.50 in (26.67 x 6.35 cm)

Found objects (camera parts, watch parts, electronics, transformer wire), pressure-cast urethane resin, stained mdf, custom aluminum brackets, hardware. 

This dense butterflyfish specimen swims above delicate coral made from tiny, red, inductor wire taken from inside of a vintage camera. The ribs and fins of this specimen are made primarily from various sized resistors and dark, maroon wire from machine transformers. The skulls is comprised of camera and watch parts, with a shrader valve stem making up the majority of the 'snout.' 

• Certificate of Authenticity included.
• Embossed signature label on bottom of cast.
• Custom made and stained panel with custom aluminum brackets designed by Lex. Cable hanger on back, mounting instructions included. 
  
• There may be slight surface imperfections on all casts including small surface bubbles or curved edges. I highlight other notable blemishes in the images with a red circle.
• 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.