We had the pleasure of collaborating with IMAGINARI - a new immersive and imaginative art exhibit in New York City - to create displays that highlight the beauty of butterflies and other insects. For this brand new museum in Manhattan, Moth and Myth created larger-than-life morpho butterflies, bell-jars, and an infinity mirror featuring hundreds of paper insects.
About IMAGINARI:
"IMAGINARI, derived from the Latin word for "imagination," is a creative and multidisciplinary space dedicated to celebrating the wonders of the world around us. Our mission is to shed light on the beings and ecosystems that often go unnoticed, giving voice to the voiceless, and raising awareness of their importance in our shared ecosystem.
Giant ladybugs crawl across the floor at IMAGINARI
Our approach is a delightful blend of tradition and innovation. IMAGINARI bridges the gap between the conventional museum experience and the playful, interactive elements of the experiential trend. In a fast-paced and often chaotic world, we seek to offer solace through the soothing embrace of creativity and beauty. "
Giant clouds and realistic oversized paper butterflies create a fantastic photo opportunity!
Moth and Myth co-owner Kari-Lise traveled to New York City to help install the giant specimens, and to attend the opening day.
The enormous Morpho butterflies Moth & Myth created were too large for the equipment we usually use, and had to be assembled out of five different pieces. They were shipped flat to New York, and suspended from the ceiling with fishing wire.
Infinity mirror and bell jars installed at IMAGINARI
We created the infinity mirror entirely from scratch, with moths, beetles, dragonflies, cicadas, and leaf insects. The process of making the mirror is complicated. We had to make a 2 way mirror (see image below) and put the insects on another mirror then layer both together with lighting to create the effect. This was an enormous undertaking as our first commissioned infinity mirror!
Other highlights included in the exhibit are the six bell jars we made. These paired with the infinity mirror show the versatility of our moths and butterflies!
Photo credit Harol Baez
Photo credit Harol Baez
We also created hundreds of paper Monarch butterflies, which are displayed on a cherry blossom tree, mimicking how these butterflies behave during their migration!
IMAGINARI features beautiful art exhibits including sculptures, objects, photography, and immersive opportunities. If you're in New York City, we highly recommend visiting the museum to be inspired by insects big and small and to see our works for yourself! You can get your tickets here!
Macro insect photography by Thorben Danke @sagaoptics on display at IMAGINARI
IMAGINARI is located at
200 Hudson Street
New York, New York
10013 United States
https://www.imaginarico.com/pages/about
@imaginarico
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