Deborah Davis: Drawn to Light

A collection of moth portraits from subjects observed at my home in southern Albemarle County. 

Why Moths? They are beautiful, mysterious, and important to our ecosystem. Moths are mainly nocturnal creatures and so are inherently mysterious. Since their intricate patterns and colors are rarely observed in casual encounters at the porch light, I paint them large. It is intimate. To many, moths represent profound transformation with their astonishing life cycle- egg, larva, pupa, then adult on fabulous wings. 

A quote from a Mary Oliver poem:

Instructions for living a life:
Pay attention.
Be astonished. 
Tell about it.