The Shadow Box Cabinet

A dark gothic mixed-media collage pieced together like an antique cabinet of curiosities. A prominent raven perches atop a stark white skull, set against aged manuscript pages filled with faded script and ink-ring stains. Emerging from behind the parchment is a horned, serpent-like creature with needle-sharp teeth, adding a surreal, haunting twist. The composition is framed by sculpted black rosettes, wax seal studs, and a framed vintage tintype portrait pinned to the tea-stained canvas background, creating a tactile, multi-layered scrapbooked aesthetic.