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Butterfly Rain Chain

Created by Catherine Murphy

A functional work of copper art that transforms roof runoff into a tranquil stream.

$82.00

Handmade

Independent Maker

Made in USA

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Winged Waterfall

Where do butterflies disappear to when blue skies suddenly turn gray? Most take shelter under woodpiles, tall grass, or tree branches, but this storm-seeking quintet cannot wait to get drenched. Maker Catherine Murphy hand-cast rain chain is composed of strategically placed copper creatures rather than interlocking links. With outstretched wings, each butterfly creates a path for rainwater, carrying a gently flowing cascade that is as lovely to watch as it is to hear. Handmade in Asheville, North Carolina.

Catherine Murphy

created by

Catherine Murphy

location

North Carolina

Like attracts like, as well as inspires it.

Growing up in a military family, Catherine Murphy spent her childhood discovering new places around the world, and every place's characteristic outdoor sites. Each time she sits down to create a new piece, however, the metalworker pictures it living in her favorite place in the world: "a fabulous garden," she says, adding that she's "amazed and inspired by life in the garden.” Her nature-themed copper sculptures only serve to make the green spaces themselves more amazing. In fact, it’s that merging of her two loves that "feeds my soul and keeps me motivated," she says. And if the North Carolina resident ever gets stuck, all she needs to do is go outside. "When those moments come up, my go-to spot is a bench by the river," she says. "Living in the mountains and working beside a river make for a wealth of inspiration."

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Made from

wire, copper sheet

Measurements

4" L x 5" W x 19" H

Notes

This item is not coated and will patina over time.

Item ID

52413

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