‘Chrysalis in The Woods’ presents a series of enchanting felted woollen lanterns crafted from willow and wet felted sheep wool, taking on alien-like shell shapes that illuminate the night. Designed to connect naturally with the surrounding trees, these sculptural lanterns invite the audience to feel as though they are on the brink of entering a different realm. This artistic intervention aims to evoke a sense of wonder, as if the spectators have uncovered a hidden world beneath reality, creating an immersive experience that captivates and inspires.

Maya Hall de Bueno is a textile artist and animator based in Scotland. In 2025, she graduated from the Glasgow School of Art and was selected for RSA New Contemporaries, the VAS Graduate Award, and nominated for the Saltspace Residency Award. Informed by speculative fiction and surrealist literature, she creates stop-motion animations and audio-visual installations that explore ecofeminist ideas through non-linear storytelling.