Recent posts from Moth On The Wall

Definitely felt a little weird taking this replica skull to a local garden... I'm would love some show or podcast recommendations to watch/listen to while working on my textile sculptures. I'm interested in fantasy, nutrition, health, and science.
One day I would love to turn an entire wall into a to-scale oversized faux-entomology display! Seeing displays, like this one from the @yalepeabodymuseum , really fills me with an appreciation for the range of sizes and shapes that our little buggy
It's hard to choose favorites... but the Brahmaea Moth might be mine. For some reason, the wings make me thing of optical illusion illustrations by MC Esher. What moth/butterfly/insect is your favorite?
Story time! I had a childhood fear of ladybugs. Those things still creep me out. One year there was a bad wind and rainstorm. Looking out the window I noticed that the neighbor's siding was lifting off their house and waving in the wind. Underne
The shop is sold out! WHAT!? This is the first time in 2 years that I've had an empty shop. You lepidopteran loving people are the absolute best! I'm working on some pieces now and am hoping to have a smaller update in mid-July! In the meantime, I
The moon and her moths. I posted the sun and butterfly version of this a few weeks ago.
A few months back, right before Covid 19 shutdowns, I had a chance to visit and photograph specimens from the @yalepeabodymuseum Entomology Collection. This faux-taxidermy Actias Isis pair is based on the ones in the Yale collection! The female in
Helloo! I'm Aleah, the mind and hands behind Moth On The Wall. During grad school, I realized that I needed to look beyond the fine art department to learn what I wanted. Which happened to be 2 floors down in the Theatre department! No not acting
Emerald Swallowtail sculpture: front and back!
I get super giddy every time @tylerthrasherart posts another crystallizated peice from our collab! If you aren't already following this mad scientist, artist, doing-good-human, then get on it! 🦋+💎=🌌
Does anyone recognize who these wings belong to? This is a male and female pair of the same species. I am so happy to finally be working on these fellas!
Seriously, you guys are wonderful! I am so grateful for the ways that you support me and my art. There are still a few pieces left from the shop update yesterday (5 out of 20, how crazy is that!?). And now I'm off to work on a few pieces that I've
The shop update is nearly upon us! These fellows will be available at Noon EST today! I am currently only shipping within the US, if you purchase more than one, there may be a shipping overage (this overage will be refunded upon sending). www.motho
This sweet lil' Rosy Maple Moth will be available in the shop update tomorrow (6/13) at Noon EST! I usually create these sculptures in "display" position with open wings, but this one just looks so whimsical with its wings down in more of
This textile Regal Moth will be available in the shop update this Saturday! I am currently only shipping within the US, but I do have digital downloads available internationally.
This textile Swallowtail sculpture will be available in my shop update this Saturday (6/13 Noon EST)! For those of you who are a little new around here, I create textile faux-taxidermy. These fellows have all the wonder of real specimens, topped off
Moths and butterflies undergo constant and dramatic change over the course of their lives. This occurs as a series of small changes to facilitate growth and finally culminates with a dramatic transformation. It is easy to focus the butterfly that e
It's time for another shop update (considering the last one was in April...)! Saturday, June 13th at Noon EST. These small fellows will be available, along with a handful of larger butterflies! My website struggles with combined shipping for more t
#blackouttuesday Diversity creates dimension in our world. Children see and hear, it is good to talk to them in age-appropriate ways about race and equality (be sure to listen and allow for questions). Crafts can be a wonderful way to illustrate/fac