Taxidermy, Wood, Wire, Glass & Paper Tape

Size: 46cm x 61cm x 11cm

White Bellied Parrot

This white-bellied parrot, preserved by Jazmine, exemplifies the vibrant delicacy and intelligence of its species. Known for their striking plumage and expressive presence, these birds are often glimpsed only in fleeting moments in the wild.

Jazmine works exclusively with specimens that have died of natural causes, ensuring that each piece maintains its inherent beauty and integrity. Encased behind museum glass, the parrot’s intricate feathers, subtle colour gradations, and poised stance can be appreciated with clarity and intimacy.

Through her practice, Jazmine invites viewers to pause and reflect on the elegance of the natural world, transforming a moment of loss into a chance to observe, admire, and honor life in all its fragile complexity.

Taxidermy, Wood, Wire, Glass & Paper Tape

Size: 34.5cm x 43cm x 8.5cm

Chameleon, Chamaeleo Calyptratus

This chameleon, which passed away at a rescue centre in Brighton, was generously donated to Jazmine for preservation. Known for their extraordinary adaptability and vibrant colour-changing ability, chameleons are creatures of quiet fascination, often glimpsed only briefly in the wild.

Jazmine works exclusively with specimens that have died of natural causes, and here she preserves the chameleon’s intricate form and texture with meticulous care. Encased behind museum glass, its delicate limbs, scaled skin, and subtle colour patterns can be appreciated in striking clarity.

Through this work, Jazmine transforms a moment of loss into an opportunity for observation and reflection, inviting viewers to marvel at the small wonders of the natural world and the intricacy of life often overlooked.

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.