Chrysalis

c. 1600, also meaning the case itself, from Latin chrysallis, from Greek “golden coloured pupa of the butterfly,” from khrysos “gold”, second element meaning something like “sheath.”

This piece was inspired by researching metaphorical and literal meanings of shrouds, shells and sheaths. Exploring ways in which humans protect themselves in life’s most unfair and trying of times.

This piece discusses how hostile architecture worsens the conditions of those sleeping rough; mentally and physically, whilst referencing: ‘All That Glitters Is Not Gold’.

Over the years, gold seems to find its way into my work. Like the piece 'Air To The Throne', the gold used here was implemented crudely to mock how councils use certain colours and design methods to camouflage hostile architecture. As soon as you realise that hostile architecture is everywhere, you begin to realise how pointless these coverups are.