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By: Claudy 09-03-2018

Metamorphosis or transformation is the central theme of this work of art. The butterfly is the ultimate symbol of phenomenal transformation, as it breaks free from the grey chrysalis and unfolds its multicolored wings and morphs into an exquisite shape after several stages of development.

  • U.S. Embassy The Hague, Wassenaar, The Netherlands, 2018
  • Size (m): 11.80 x 2.30
  • Material: wool Drenth Heath Sheep, merino wool, silk, mohair, flax
  • Pigments: indigo, madder, cochineal, onion skin
  • Photo credit: Jeroen Musch
By: Claudy 23-02-2018

For the home of a musical family in Amsterdam Claudy Jongstra created the mural ‘Natural Melody'. The undulating landscape in vivid blues, pale tones and radiating gold is a beautiful example of Jongstra’s current spirited language. With whirlwind shapes, more peacefully flowing streams and silky undercurrents reflecting life’s own varied melody of peace and turmoil.

  • Music room, Private Residence, Amsterdam The Netherlands 2018
  • Size (m): 5,25 x 3,13
  • Material: wool Drenth Heath Sheep, merino wool, mohair, silk
  • Dyes: indigo, woad, weld, onionskin, walnut
  • Photo credit: Jeroen Musch