Handmade One of a Kind Curiosities
About
I have always been fascinated by natural items like bones, crystals and skulls. Surrounding myself with parts of nature that have passed on reminds me about the value of all life. I chose to use the word "wake" because I feel my work is a way of holding a vigil for the plants and animals that supplied the pieces. The items I create are made with materials that are from small, independent and ethical sources with the goal to conjure love and appreciation for the natural world.
Collections
Select Pieces Available at Rite of Ritual
211 17th Ave SE
Calgary, Canada
Open 7 days a week 12-6
(except holidays)
SELECT PIECES AVAILABLE AT SOULSTICE STUDIO
2 Elk Ave
Okotoks, Alberta
Mon - Sat, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, Closed
Sourcing
Any bones or skulls are mostly from domestic animals who died of natural causes or are byproducts of industry that would be disposed of. I am careful to consider where the items come from and avoid any that were hunted just for the sake of being sold. Many items are sourced from Canadian suppliers and Indigenous individuals. I also source my entomology specimens from Canadian or European sellers. The specimens are captive bred, and never taken from wild habitats. The captive breeding of insects contributes to conservation efforts, enhancing the wild populations.
Blog
Morpho Butterflies
The Morpho Butterfly is one of the most beautiful insects that exist on our planet. These stunning butterflies are coloured in shimmering metallic shades. Their vibrant colour is caused by microscopic scales that overlap, refracting...
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter Bees are a group of around 500 bees that are named as such because they burrow into wood, bamboo, and other hard plant materials rather than build their hives....
The Atlas Moth
The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is one of the largest species of moth and is endemic to the forests of Asia. It has a wingspan that can measure up to...