Naturalia & Mirabilia

French textile artist Lyndie Dourthe creates what she calls 'Naturalia & Mirabilia' - both marvels and natural history in her miniature cabinet of curiosity. She describes how in her secret laboratory she creates jewelry, soft sculpture and installations with a hint of botany, voodoo, anatomy, and superstition. Like any naturalist, she sorts, labels and boxes her specimens and treasures. Her jewelry also serve as childlike talismans.

Lyndie Dourthe - Source: lyndiedourthe.monsite-orange.fr

Lyndie Dourthe - Source: lyndiedourthe.monsite-orange.fr via minouette

Lyndie Dourthe - Source: lyndiedourthe.monsite-orange.fr via minouette

Lyndie Dourthe - Source: lyndiedourthe.monsite-orange.fr via minouette

Lyndie Dourthe -Source: lyndiedourthe.monsite-orange.fr via minouette

Lyndie Dourthe -Source: lyndiedourthe.monsite-orange.fr via minouette

I've long admired her work and can't imagine why I haven't written about her before! Check out her portfolio, blog, and shop.