Vanishing Wings: Butterfly Breeding in Liquid Time tokyo 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
Each piece embodies a story of renewal
The print is created underwater of a 'Veiled skull with flowers' from the series 'A beautiful announcement of death' dated 2012-2013
Nikko Taxi
Its transient nature underscores the temporary conditions of life
This lineage introduces a temporal dialogue between human intervention and the natural world
The beauty of life and nature that surrounds us is ephemeral
the Butterfly / Swarm works form a contemplative meditation on impermanence and becoming
the simple pleasure of drinking water connects us somewhere deeper
behind TruVue anti reflect & 99% u/v blocking museum glass
The visible surface texture and layered structure form part of the final aesthetic language of the work
screen printed in natural pigments direct onto the heavy weight silk face with double weight black MoleSkin reverse
exhibitted at Pertwee Anderson & Gold Gallery
