Comma Butterfly "Resilience" Wearable Art
Wear Your Resilience
A one-of-a-kind hand-painted and embroidered Levi denim jacket inspired by the Comma butterfly and its remarkable story of resilience, renewal and hope.
Once in decline across the British countryside, the Comma butterfly has made an extraordinary recovery. Its return is a quiet reminder that nature can endure, adapt and find its way back, even after difficult seasons.
Created from my own photograph taken at Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, this piece celebrates the strength found in transformation. Designed to be worn like armour, it is a reminder that setbacks do not define us; like the Comma butterfly, we are capable of change, growth and renewal.
Details
- Original hand-painted and free-motion embroidered textile artwork
- Features a Comma butterfly resting on a bramble branch
- Hand-painted silk backing adds richness and vibrancy to the design
- Created from an upcycled Levi denim jacket
- One-of-a-kind wearable artwork
- Inspired by the wildlife of Lackford Lakes and the resilience of the natural world
- Ready to wear
- Only one available
- Plastic-free, eco-friendly packaging
Size
Measurements taken flat:
- Chest (pit to pit): 60 cm
- Back length: 45 cm
- Cropped sleeve length: 45 cm
- Shoulder to shoulder: 52 cm
Designed for a relaxed fit (approximately UK size 12–14, or oversized on a UK size 8–10). Please compare these measurements with a garment you already own for the best fit.
Carry a Story
Every Wild Minder wearable artwork is created slowly by hand, combining painting, embroidery and storytelling with reclaimed materials. Inspired by the quiet magic of the natural world, each piece gives new life to forgotten textiles, transforming them into something unique to wear and treasure for years to come.
Part of the Wild Minder Lackford Lakes Butterfly Collection — a series of story-led textile artworks inspired by the butterflies observed at Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve in Suffolk, and the stories of resilience, transformation and hope found in nature.