Lockdown chair
A simple aluminium chair has been transformed into a magnificent mosaic butterfly throne.
Local artist Maggie Rehorn unveiled her “lockdown creation” recently in her front yard in Tarago Court.
“She’s called ‘Belle’ which means beautiful,” Maggie said.
“I hope people just enjoy it. That’s the only reason it’s done, to being a bit of enjoyment to this area. It’s just a bit of madness,” she said.
Maggie has invited people to stop, sit and gets a closer look at the butterfly throne sculpture which has taken two years to complete.
The intricate mosaic detailing is sure to captivate. There is a spider and web, mug handles, service badges, gems and broken up plates and mugs woven into the mosaic work. Many plate designs will be familiar.
Maggie decided to place the chair in the front yard after noticing a lot of walkers in the court during lockdown. She said it was a thoroughfare for the neighbourhood.
Inspired by local art classes and Baw Baw Arts Alliance community art project “Pat the Dog”, Maggie started with a simple outdoor aluminium chair before deconstructing and building it up. Her son-in-law constructed metal wings and the butterfly design emerged.
Although two years in the making, Maggie said the mosaic design work took place during lockdown. “It’s been my therapy”.
This is Maggie’s first mosaic sculpture after previously working on sculptured cloth dolls and woodburning.
She is unsure what her next project will be but is keen to pursue her love of sculpture.