Divine Feminine
The divine feminine piece is made with a modified emu egg that has small porcupine quills inserted into it. The nest is created using personal love letters that have been repulped and turned into new sheets of paper, which were then hand-shredded. The nest is lined with shell dust, butterfly wings, tarantula molts, and ground opossum bone. Fourteen keys from the locks of keepsake cases and destroyed diaries throughout my lifetime hang on by threads. A golden apple made from clay and gold paint, honey locust thorns, linocut printed fly wings, handmade clay human heart wrapped in lovers red string. All these elements are displayed on an antique apothecary scale tray, hanging from the chain of an antique non-functioning cuckoo clock, and placed in a custom-made glass case with a stand.

Divine Masculine
The Divine Masculine piece is similar to the Divine Feminine piece, with a modified emu egg and small porcupine quills inserted into it. The nest is also made of repulped love letters turned into new sheets of paper, which are hand-shredded and lined with shell dust, butterfly wings, tarantula molts, and ground opossum bone. Additionally, there is a rhinoceros beetle and silver paint incorporated into the design. Lovers' eyes are affixed inside the wings. A feather made of porcupine quills and honey locust thorn is included. Similar to the Divine Feminine piece, it is displayed on an antique apothecary scale tray, attached to a chain, and placed in a custom-made glass case with a stand.

Symbolism
In ancient Egyptian belief, the heart of the deceased was weighed against the feather of truth. It represented the record of their deeds and determined the quality of their life. If the heart weighed more than the feather, eternal suffering would follow in the underworld.
Both the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine pieces contain personal keepsakes such as keys, love letters, and photos that are dissolved to distill their collective energy. The individual stories matter less over time than the overall message conveyed through their combined essence, but the accumulative effect on my perspectives made all these relics worth saving.
Duality is represented as a textbook for learning through reflection and memorization.
It signifies the relationship between oneself and others, acknowledging the importance of self-discovery and connection with the world.

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