The Gilded Dreamers

This original mixed media paper collage features papers that are individually hand-colored and hand-cut, layered to create depth and texture. Each element is thoughtfully arranged, resulting in a vibrant composition that celebrates craftsmanship and artistic detail.

Size: 11” dia x 2” deep framed
Custom designed wood panel with a floating frame.
Brass painted edges.

About this collection: The Gilded Dreamers is the newest chapter in Lana Nguyen’s ongoing Gilded Collection, following The Gilded Warriors, The Gilded Wayfinders, and The Gilded Garden.

While the beetles embody protection and resilience, the moths guide us through uncertainty, and the garden celebrates connection and renewal, the butterflies represent what becomes possible afterward: the courage to dream again.

Created from individually painted and hand-cut papers with luminous gold details, each butterfly is assembled layer by layer. The collection celebrates transformation, hope, and the freedom to become something new—honoring not only the beauty of change, but the strength it takes to reach it.

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