Cathedral of the Forest is a one-of-a-kind shadowbox artwork built entirely by hand, from frame to final arrangement. This piece centers around a real Thai Bird-Eating Tarantula, carefully pinned and preserved by me, then placed within a layered forest composition of moss, ferns, bark, and preserved fungi.
The background and environment were constructed from the ground up to evoke a quiet, ancient woodland — dense, shadowed, and deliberate. The tarantula is intentionally darker in tone, allowing it to feel embedded within the landscape rather than imposed upon it. Every material was selected to support a sense of depth, stillness, and natural balance.
The frame itself was handmade and finished to complement the interior scene, creating a unified object rather than a display housed inside a frame. This piece is meant to be viewed slowly — a preserved moment where life, decay, and structure coexist.
This is an original, one-of-one artwork. Once sold, it will not be recreated.
Details:
Real Thai Bird-Eating Tarantula (pinned and preserved by the artist)
Hand-built frame
Hand-constructed floral and forest background
Preserved moss, ferns, bark, and fungi
Sealed shadowbox for long-term preservation
One of a kind
Ethically sourced specimen. Created with care and intention.
Dimensions:
Length- 16 5/8 IN.
Width- 13 3/8 IN.
Depth- 4 IN.
Cathedral of the Forest is a one-of-a-kind shadowbox artwork built entirely by hand, from frame to final arrangement. This piece centers around a real Thai Bird-Eating Tarantula, carefully pinned and preserved by me, then placed within a layered forest composition of moss, ferns, bark, and preserved fungi.
The background and environment were constructed from the ground up to evoke a quiet, ancient woodland — dense, shadowed, and deliberate. The tarantula is intentionally darker in tone, allowing it to feel embedded within the landscape rather than imposed upon it. Every material was selected to support a sense of depth, stillness, and natural balance.
The frame itself was handmade and finished to complement the interior scene, creating a unified object rather than a display housed inside a frame. This piece is meant to be viewed slowly — a preserved moment where life, decay, and structure coexist.
This is an original, one-of-one artwork. Once sold, it will not be recreated.
Details:
Real Thai Bird-Eating Tarantula (pinned and preserved by the artist)
Hand-built frame
Hand-constructed floral and forest background
Preserved moss, ferns, bark, and fungi
Sealed shadowbox for long-term preservation
One of a kind
Ethically sourced specimen. Created with care and intention.
Dimensions:
Length- 16 5/8 IN.
Width- 13 3/8 IN.
Depth- 4 IN.