The Beetle and the Butterfly was exhibited at Window 99 in Melbourne and M16 in Canberra in 2011.
The Beetle and the Butterfly, a collaborative exhibition by Claire Pendrigh and Michele Grimston, explores an interplay between beauty and functionality. The installation of small moments, created from found objects and craft materials, are set in the context of a magical night-time garden in which the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Claire Pendrigh and Michele Grimston, “Cave”, 2011, Astroturf, sticks, lights, wool, glass and other found objects
Claire Pendrigh, “Gemphibians of the Moss Islands” (detail), 2011, wool, ceramic, plastic gems and toy frogs
Michele Grimston, “Suburban Histories 1”, 2011, found and made materials
Claire Pendrigh, “Suburban Histories 2”, 2011, found and made materials
Claire Pendrigh, “Home Lanterns”, 2011, sticks, lights, paper and light fittings
Claire Pendrigh and Michele Grimston, “Hills”, 2011, wool
Michele Grimston, “Dwelling Places”, 2011, glass, paper, pencil, found objects and insects
Claire Pendrigh, “Gemphibians of the Moss Islands” (detail), 2011, wool, ceramic, glitter and toy frogs
Michele Grimston, “Glass Forest”, 2011, glasses and plants under UV light
Michele Grimston, “Far Away”, 2011, glass, paper and pencil
Michele Grimston, “Sparkle Mountains”, 2011, polymer clay, glitter and Astroturf
Claire Pednrigh, “Gemphibians of the Moss Islands”, 2011, sticks, lights, doilies, wool, plastic gems and toy frogs
