Terrarium - Mink, Pyrite, and Iridescent Beetle

A study in stillness, symmetry, and the sacred wild, this one-of-a-kind square terrarium transforms natural remnants into a quiet altar of beauty and decay. At its heart, a delicate mink skull rests in eternal repose, jaws gently parted to cradle a gleaming pyrite stone—as if mid-incantation, whispering secrets in gold.

Two additional pyrite crystals are placed like silent sentinels around the skull, catching the light and casting glimmers across the mirrored base. This subtle reflection draws the viewer inward, creating the illusion of depth—an echo of what’s above, a doubling of the moment.

Lush preserved moss weaves through the composition, grounding it in the soft textures of forest floors, while blush-pink florals offer a romantic counterpoint—tender, ephemeral, and softly wild. A single iridescent green beetle completes the scene, shimmering like a forest gem, a spirit caught between realms.

This piece invites contemplation—a relic of both memory and myth, ideal for those who find beauty in contrast and stillness in the strange.

Details:

• Housed in a 5x5" square glass terrarium with mirrored bottom

• Features a mink skull holding a pyrite stone

• Includes two additional pyrite stones, preserved moss, pink florals

• Adorned with a single preserved iridescent green beetle