blue morpho butterflies with bubbles underwater taxi

blue morpho butterflies with bubbles underwater taxiThe 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

Ecologically printed with abstract floral motifs made with flower petals of dahlia

or as seen here simply sunk into the wall

this was not possible in 2022 due to the warming climate and the use of oil

where it has remained operational since 2021

Through this artwork

It is float mounted on ivory board

5″ (60 × 42 cm)

As an element capable of nurturing and destruction

The Fusion series centres on studio-grown floral forms cultivated from ancient specimens of allium

Water becomes an active agent within the composition

small - w 65-75 gms h62 x w62 x d48 mm

5 inches / 59