The Hanging Cocoon by Paul Green, Bronze, Edition, 65cm high by 43cm wide by 20cm deep, Abstract, Body, Figurative sculpture

The Hanging Cocoon by Paul Green is a bronze sculpture which portrays a scene of metamorphosis and transformation. A delicate cocoon hangs suspended from a slender branch, cradled by a sturdy base. The cocoon, meticulously crafted with intricate details, dangles gently from the branch. Its smooth surface suggesting the hidden magic of impending change.

From within the cocoon emerges a mixture of human, fairy and dragonfly, its wings unfolding in a graceful dance of liberation and rebirth. The creature’s form is rendered with precision, capturing the intricacies of its wings and the subtle curvature of its body as it emerges into the world.

The branch from which the cocoon hangs is depicted with lifelike realism, its bark and supple twigs imbuing the sculpture with a sense of natural beauty and vitality. Supported by a strong base, the branch curves elegantly upwards, providing a stable foundation for the transformative scene unfolding above.

The sculpture serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and resilience of nature, as well as the inherent cycles of growth and renewal that shape our world. It invites viewers to contemplate the process of change and emergence, and to celebrate the transformative power of hope and possibility.