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