Since I was a child, I have held a deep fascination with all things nocturnal and enjoyed watching the nightlife in the countryside. When the conditions were right, I would rarely miss a chance to collect Lepidoptera and always hoped for the rare glimpse of an owl, whose calls kept me company during my search on most nights. This sculpture pays homage to both creatures of the night and the priceless encounters I’ve had with them during the fleeting warm summer evenings growing up near Ottawa.