Butterfly Lament: Underwater Reflections on Life's Transience fusionThe 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
I met one such apprentice who started making a simple clay cup when he was just 15 years old
they are presented here for you ‘as shot’ without the use of any post production
disappearing small holding farmland
Across cultures and histories
Vintage print from an edition of 10 hand printed by the artist between 2004 and 2010
The resulting compositions exist between presence and disappearance
Inside there is a dense triple weight calico inner cushion filled with 100% pure goose and duck down
the simple pleasure of drinking water connects us somewhere deeper
7 inches / 40 x 40 cms
carnation and tansy
durable and materially efficient
Framed in a 3D printed round 'Vortex' design made from polylactic acid more commonly known as cornstarch
