The Last Ritual | Currently Exhibiting at Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair (UK)

This artifact is a stark monument to the moment when the logic of algorithms freezes helplessly before eternity. Within the flawless optical dome, a sacred ritual is finalized: real wax candles with frozen droplets and burnt wicks rise above the debris of old printed circuit boards. Real beetles rest upon the wax bodies, transforming the composition into a mystical altar of digital decay.

As an artist, I have captured the moment when the "hardware" ceases to function, and magic takes its place. The candles that no longer provide warmth, and the circuits whose connections are broken and de-energized, are metaphors for the collapse of a technocratic world that attempted to replace our souls. The dark silhouettes of the beetles act as conduits between worlds—silent witnesses to nature and time consuming the remnants of human ambition. It is an ode to rebirth through complete burnout. This piece is for those who understand that when all systems fail, only the light of an extinguished candle and the silence of a new truth remain.

⚠️ Important Care Instructions: The internal composition of this dome contains authentic natural beeswax. To preserve the integrity of the artifact, it is strictly forbidden to:

Expose the pendant to direct sunlight.

Leave it in high-temperature environments or near heat sources.

Subject it to sudden temperature fluctuations. Natural wax is a living material, requiring the same delicate care as the power sealed within it.

Why this Object Represents an Extraordinary Value:

Sovereign Artifact: This work is a physical manifesto of transformation. It serves as a sealed chronicle of an internal rebellion—a visual narrative of how old, rigid algorithms must burn away to make room for the soul's rebellion and the reclamation of authentic power.

Symbolic Synthesis: The juxtaposition of burnt wicks and natural wax with fragments of industrial circuit boards creates a high-tension dialogue between the organic and the systemic. The inclusion of the beetles among the ruins of technology symbolizes a decisive transition from programmed survival to intuitive, magical truth.

Innovative Resin Dome Mastery: Crafted using my signature author's technique to achieve a profound vacuum lens effect. Backed by 5.5 years of specialized professional mastery, a multi-step manual polishing process transforms the resin into a perfect optical lens, exposing the complex structures of the circuit boards and the intricate anatomy of the beetles with mirror-like clarity.

Absolute Uniqueness: This is a one-of-a-kind creation. I do not create duplicates or replicas of my work, as each artifact is a unique creative act that will never be repeated. To own this piece is to possess a solitary fragment of a lived revolution.

Technical Specifications:

Materials: High-grade optical resin, natural beeswax, burnt wicks, fragments of printed circuit boards, ethically sourced beetles (naturally deceased, preserved only after completing their life cycle).

Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3.3 cm (1.77 x 1.30 inches).

Included: Premium adjustable waxed cord and a durable stainless steel bail.