- Elizabeth Watson
- Falling into Goodness
- Steel and Aluminium wire; card; acetate; ink; water colour; acrylic paint
- Variable dimensions
- Signature: Unsigned as an installation piece
To fall is to surrender—to step off the edge and trust that we will be caught. "Falling into His Goodness" is an invitation to let go, to release control, and to rest in the unfailing hands of God.
Suspended in midair, the piece reflects the tension between fear and trust, between holding on and surrendering. We often cling to roles, expectations, and beliefs that shape how we see ourselves, but God calls us to something deeper. When we step into submission, He catches us, holds us, and gently strips away the lies we have carried. What once bound us is unraveled—not to leave us exposed, but to reveal the beauty of who we were created to be.
This process does not happen in isolation. The people around us—both known and unknown—shape our perception of ourselves. Some add to the distortion, reinforcing the masks we wear. Others help us see past it, reflecting the truth of who we are in God’s eyes. In this piece, the butterflies have been created by many hands, mirroring this shared experience. Each one represents the impact of community, the ways in which we influence and are influenced, and the transformation that comes through connection.
In God’s goodness, the bindings do not simply disappear—they become butterflies, symbols of renewal and freedom. What once constrained us is turned into something beautiful, a testimony to His grace.
During the installation guests were invited to add to the piece by taking a butterfly template and decorating it, or writing something they would like to surrender to God. There were also origami butterflies to create. These were then added to the installation.
This is an installation piece consisting of a 2D figure that is approx. 7ft long made of steel and aluminium wire plus 300-400 butterflies made of card and paper and suspended as mobiles. The figure weighs approximately 4.2kgs the butterfly mobiles between 2.25kgs and 4.5kgs depending on number of butterflies and constructions of the mobiles. Total weight will be between 6.5kgs and 8.7kgs.