Fluidic Portraits: Underwater Butterfly Breeding Series vanitasThe Butterfly, or Swarm, series explores themes of transformation, fragility, and mortality through the symbolic and physical presence of butterflies suspended within water. Across cultures and histories, the butterfly has carried layered meanings regeneration, freedom, spirituality, and death most notably within Greek thought, where it is closely associated with the soul. These works engage with that symbolic lineage while grounding it in direct
subtle currents articulate luminous borders and gentle shadow
Its transient nature underscores the temporary conditions of life
This is done in a circular way with no carbon footprint or chemicals in the process
Ecologically printed with turtle beens and flower petals using carnation
weight and sense of comfort all send the right signals
shipped rolled in gesso paper direct from the darkroom
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They were elegant
Drawing from scientific principles underlying resonance
Designed in collaboration with 3D artist Artem Hryshchenko as part of the Distil Ennui Studio™ artist residency programme
The collaboration with artist Egor Pasta and audio landscape by SubOctane brings an added dimension to the artwork
