Lemonade by Hasharat

Created by Hasharat, this luminous butterfly composition features an elegant arrangement of exotic butterfly specimens mounted on delicate brass armatures beneath a 19th-century hand-blown glass dome raised on an ebonized wood base. Warm golden-yellow butterflies are interspersed with creamy white specimens adorned with black markings and delicate icy-blue butterflies, all carefully positioned to create a dynamic floating composition that emphasizes their natural symmetry, color, and movement. The composition incorporates vibrant Orange Albatross butterflies (Appias nero), elegant Caper White butterflies (Belenois java), and delicate Grass Blue butterflies (Zizina species), whose contrasting colors and forms create a harmonious and visually dynamic display. Drawing inspiration from Victorian cabinets of curiosities and scientific displays, Hasharat combines authentic specimens with contemporary artistry to transform natural history into a sculptural decorative object. While the antique glass dome and base date to the 19th century, the butterfly arrangement itself is of recent manufacture by Hasharat. The result is a captivating work that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the lepidopteran world while evoking the romance of nineteenth-century collecting traditions.