All goes onward and outward, nothing collapses, And to die is different from what anyone supposed, and luckier. Has anyone supposed it lucky to be born? I hasten to inform him or her that it is just as lucky to die, and I know it.

-Walt Whitman, Virgin Suicides

“To Die is Different” is a sculpture that challenges our perceptions of death, transforming fear into a sense of wonder about the infinite possibilities that lie beyond. This artwork serves as a tangible reflection on the concept that death is not an end but a transition into an unknown expanse where our spirits continue their journey.

The sculpture is inspired by the profound belief in the immortality of the spirit and the mystery that shrouds our passage from the physical world to what lies beyond. It invites onlookers to consider death not as a cessation but as a continuation of existence in another form or dimension, unbound by our earthly conceptions.

“To Die is Different,” is not merely an artistic expression but a meditative tool that encourages individuals to ponder the infinite cycle of life and death. It suggests that what awaits us is a realm of unimaginable experiences, untouched by the fears and limitations we face in the physical world. The sculpture, with its serene and contemplative aura, acts as a guardian of the threshold between the known and the unknown, reminding us that within the mystery of death lies the ultimate adventure of the spirit.

This sculpture is one-of-a-kind, it sits at 15 x 11 inches and is made from a large agate boulder, glass, solder, mink skull, ukanite, and chain. The hanging feathers come at an extra cost if desired.

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