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Jay Mikal American, b. 1984
MALACHI'S MAGMA +003, 2025
Acrylic paint, frame, resin, assorted crystals, holographic glitter, taxidermy butterflies, and taxidermy scorpion.
43 1/2 x 24 1/2 in.
110.5 x 62.2 cm
110.5 x 62.2 cm
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'Malachis Magma +003' reveals an incredibly rich, tactile surface—glimmering textures interspersed with dark, almost volcanic formations. The embedded butterflies and scorpion anchor the composition with a visceral symbolism: life, fragility,...
"Malachis Magma +003" reveals an incredibly rich, tactile surface—glimmering textures interspersed with dark, almost volcanic formations. The embedded butterflies and scorpion anchor the composition with a visceral symbolism: life, fragility, and danger entangled within a geological dreamscape. Mikal's peice doesn’t just suggest metamorphosis, it contains it. The scorpion and butterflies are not only sculptural; they feel like archaeological discoveries within the terrain, preserved by molten time. The metallic and earthen palette deepens this illusion of both heat and fossilization.