Märta Mattsson

Märta Mattsson’s “Wings” earrings offer a delicate meditation on the interplay between nature and transformation. The natural structure of cicada wings is carefully maintained, their translucent surfaces encased in resin and softly tinted with pigment. The fragile veins of the wings are highlighted through the glimmering of gold dust, emphasizing their organic architecture while giving them a new, otherworldly radiance. Their gentle folds and sweeping arcs create a visual rhythm that echoes both movement and stillness, suggesting life held in suspended animation.

Formally, the earrings capture the tension between fragility and permanence. By using real wings marked by time and decay, Mattsson transforms ephemeral life into lasting ornament, inviting reflection on mortality and beauty. These materials that were once humble and precious celebrate the overlooked and the once-living. These works become small acts of wonder, reminiscent of historical cabinets of curiosity, bridging the gap between repulsion and enchantment.