This kingfisher, discovered on a doorstep in St. Leonards-on-Sea, embodies both fragility and beauty.
This kingfisher, discovered on a doorstep in St. Leonards-on-Sea, embodies both fragility and beauty.
This kingfisher, discovered on a doorstep in St. Leonards-on-Sea, embodies both fragility and beauty.
This kingfisher, discovered on a doorstep in St. Leonards-on-Sea, embodies both fragility and beauty.

Still Water | Jazmine Miles-Long I Taxidermy & Mixed Media

£2,000.00

Taxidermy, Wood, Wire, Glass & Paper Tape

Size: 37cm x 46cm x 11cm

Kingfisher, Alcedo Atthis

This kingfisher, discovered on a doorstep in St. Leonards-on-Sea, embodies both fragility and beauty. Close inspection reveals subtle marks from a cat attack, a quiet testament to the hazards faced by wildlife in everyday landscapes.

Jazmine works exclusively with specimens that have died from natural causes, preserving them with meticulous care behind museum glass. In this piece, the vibrant plumage and delicate form of the kingfisher are rendered in perfect clarity, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate elegance of a bird often glimpsed only in fleeting moments.

Through her practice, Jazmine invites reflection on life, mortality, and the unnoticed beauty of the natural world, a meditation on observation, respect, and the small wonders that surround us.

Taxidermy, Wood, Wire, Glass & Paper Tape

Size: 37cm x 46cm x 11cm

Kingfisher, Alcedo Atthis

This kingfisher, discovered on a doorstep in St. Leonards-on-Sea, embodies both fragility and beauty. Close inspection reveals subtle marks from a cat attack, a quiet testament to the hazards faced by wildlife in everyday landscapes.

Jazmine works exclusively with specimens that have died from natural causes, preserving them with meticulous care behind museum glass. In this piece, the vibrant plumage and delicate form of the kingfisher are rendered in perfect clarity, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate elegance of a bird often glimpsed only in fleeting moments.

Through her practice, Jazmine invites reflection on life, mortality, and the unnoticed beauty of the natural world, a meditation on observation, respect, and the small wonders that surround us.

  • Jazmine Miles-Long describes herself as an ‘ethical’ taxidermist, producing work exclusively from animals that have died of natural causes. A taxidermist, artist, and natural history restorer, she specializes in creating bespoke, ethically sourced taxidermy for galleries and museums. Through her practice, Jazmine promotes ethical approaches to the craft, using sustainable and conservation-grade materials, traditional techniques, and meticulous attention to detail to preserve the natural beauty and character of each specimen.

    Her work elevates taxidermy as a respected art form, highlighting its scientific, cultural, and educational value. Beyond creating artworks, Jazmine delivers lectures and workshops at various institutions, exploring ethics, conservation, and the role of makers in shaping a better future for the planet. Each piece she produces is both an artwork and a tool for reflection, inviting viewers to engage intimately with the intricacy, fragility, and wonder of the natural world.

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