Description
Theresa Harsma
Plant based ink, hand stitching, wool, handmade paper
Caterpillar – $45
Artist Statement: The cecropia silk moth emerges from its’ brown cocoon in June. This cocoon has been attached lengthwise to a branch or building since autumn. It lives for two weeks-its only purpose to mate and lay eggs. Maple, birch, and cherry are some of the host trees for the 5 instars ( developmental stages) of the caterpillar. Many caterpillars don’t make it to maturity as they are food for a variety of animals- especially birds who favor caterpillars to feed their young.
The cecropia silk moth is threatened by loss of habitat, pesticides, artificial light, and invasive species.
These mixed media pieces represent stages of a silk moth’s life.
