Reclamation Relics Shadow Boxes 3.5" x 5" Moss Taxidermy Art

Reclamation Relics Shadow Boxes is a hauntingly beautiful series of 3.5" x 5" mixed-media miniatures by artist Ryan Doran. Each piece blends preserved moss, faux flowers, and real specimens—bees, bones, nests—to create evocative vignettes that explore nature’s delicate balance between life and death. From the solemn elegance of a pigeon skull cradled in pink petals to bees nestled among ghostly white or royal purple flowers, each shadow box tells a quiet, compelling story of transformation and reclamation.

The Collection Includes:

• Bees, Wasp Nest & White Flowers – A serene, ghostly arrangement of bees resting amid white petals and preserved wasp nest, evoking sacred stillness.

• Bees, Wasp Nest & Purple Flowers – Lush, moody tones and rich florals deepen the narrative of resilience and rebirth in nature’s wild tapestry.

• Pigeon Skull & Pink Flowers – A haunting focal point of a real pigeon skull surrounded by soft moss and blushing florals—delicate yet visceral.

Medium: Mixed Media (Preserved Moss, Real Skulls & Insects, Wasp Nest, Faux Flowers, in Black Wood Frames)
Size: 3.5" x 5"

Recommended Plant Pairing: Purple Oxalis (Oxalis triangularis) — With its dark, wing-like foliage and subtle drama, this plant mirrors the mysterious elegance of the shadow boxes, enhancing their moody woodland charm.

Artist Bio: Ryan Doran is the co-owner of Jungle Relics and a mixed-media artist known for his immersive work exploring themes of mortality, mysticism, and the natural world. His art, often incorporating real bone, insects, and reclaimed materials, examines the quiet poetry in decay and the sacred remnants of wild things. Inspired by both urban decay and forest rituals, Doran’s pieces blur the line between artifact and altar, inviting reflection on beauty, impermanence, and the cycle of life.