Aqueous Dreams: The Artistry of Breeding Butterflies cymatic

Aqueous Dreams: The Artistry of Breeding Butterflies cymaticThe 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

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ensuring no two are alike

The print is of a rare variety of Paris Tulip from the 'Vanitas' series 2009 - ongoing

and disappearance

The print is of a rare Caligo Eurilochus butterfly from the 'Swarm' series dated 2008-2012

Your sense of touch instantly tells you that you are holding something special

compostable

Unique work

this piece is a tactile

I initiated this project back in 2013

Each embodies a narrative of renewal

When two or more snowflakes are hung outside on a tree close together they make a wonderful wind chime