Sara Akl - My Butterfly Nebula

Artist: Sara Akl Materials: sterling silver, Argentium silver, natural rose-cut garnetSize: 7Dimensions:  L: 2.2" - W: 1.5" - Height including band: 1.2" - Band width: 0.4" Artist Statement: This ring is inspired by the aesthetic & symbolism of the Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302), originating at a tilted angle & having a wingspan of 3 light years. I made the elements of this kinetic ring with 32 individually sawed and soldered, ascending layers. The butterfly image is an analogy for patience, time, and transformation and I love to portray that. The wings spin around a fiery, red Garnet. It symbolizes its central star that is one of the hottest known. The movements and imagery in space has always inspired me, and this is one of my odes to the intricacy & mystery of our Universe, where the sublime scenery of the Earth is mirrored in an awe inspiring scale.Artist Bio: I'm Sara E. Akl and I handcraft poetic and meaningful jewelry in my home studio in France. There are many language