Description

“Ember Wings” is a radiant celebration of transformation, movement, and the wild elegance of nature. The sculpture features a butterfly with wings ablaze in vivid hues of red, orange, and yellow—capturing the fiery glow of a sunset or the fleeting flare of a firefly in flight. The butterfly rests lightly on a piece of raw driftwood, suggesting both motion and serenity, as if it has just landed after a long journey. This piece speaks to the balance between fragility and power, symbolizing freedom, change, and the beauty found in fleeting moments.

Maximos masterfully combines organic and precious materials to create a sculpture that feels both natural and refined. The butterfly’s wings are hand-formed in colored glass and rimmed in gold, giving the piece a jewel-like presence. The driftwood base—left in its original, untouched form—grounds the sculpture in the rawness of the natural world. The contrast between the vibrant glass and the weathered wood tells a story of harmony between light and earth. With “Ember Wings,” Maximos captures the essence of life in motion—bright, beautiful, and ever evolving.

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