Manon van Kouswijk began Lepidoptera Domestica in 2005. The work consists of a butterfly
collection and an artist’s book in which the collection is depicted. A new series of jewellery designs ‘Precious Stones’ arose as a result of another collection. Galerie Ra is presenting both projects at the new fair: Object, in Las Palmas, Rotterdam.

A large number of domestic objects served as a starting point for the butterfly collection. Based on these objects, the book explores various aspects of collecting: pleasure and obsession, uniformity and diversity, grouping and arranging, flea market and Wunderkammer. The text is in English and the book costs € 25,–

We sincerely hope you visit Object, where at Stand 16 Manon van Kouswijk | Lepidoptera Domestica can be seen along with a selection of jewellery from other artists represented by Galerie Ra, including Christian Hoedl | C-Collection Printemps, Été 07.

Following Object, Manon van Kouswijk | Lepidoptera
Domestica can be seen in Galerie Ra until 7 July 07. Manon will be on hand to provide information about her work during a celebratory reception on Sunday 17 June from 15.00 to18.00. You are also cordially invited to attend.

Paul Derrez

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