Chrysalis by Kim Francis, Carrara Marble & Stainless Steel, Unique, 44cm high, 20cm wide, 25cm deep, sculpture

Chrysalis by Kim Francis is a unique sculpture crafted from Carrara marble and stainless steel. It measures 44cm high, 20cm wide, and 25cm deep. The work presents a delicate yet striking balance between natural stone and refined metal. At its centre hangs a cocoon, sculpted in smooth white marble. Its organic form captures the quiet stillness of transformation, holding the suggestion of life waiting within.

The cocoon hangs upside down, suspended by a slender steel frame. The frame rises with clean, minimal lines, offering structure without distraction. A thin loop of metal wire connects the marble form to the top of the frame, reinforcing the sense of fragility. This small detail highlights the tension between weight and suspension, between gravity and restraint.

The contrast between marble and steel drives the sculpture’s presence. The stone feels timeless, solid, and enduring, while the polished steel introduces lightness and precision. Together they create harmony, one material grounding the work while the other carries it upward.

Francis explores transformation in its quietest stage. The cocoon does not reveal its contents, yet it suggests potential, growth, and emergence. By suspending it in this way, the artist freezes a moment of change, inviting reflection on resilience and becoming. The result is both fragile and strong, a meditation on balance, patience, and the hidden beauty of transition.