Ethical way to reveal Beetle Beauty Unveiled butterflyThe 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
This is a unique vintage print (studio proof) dated 2014 from the 'Transparency of a dream' series (2013-Ongoing)
and purity of these reactions have already faded into darkness
med - w 160-170 gms h31 x w145 x d 53mm
dated 2002
The resulting images occupy a space between scientific inquiry and formal abstraction
The visible surface texture and layered structure form part of the final aesthetic language of the work
with every element produced by hand in the studio in a chemical free & carbon neutral way
echoing long-standing Vanitas traditions concerned with the transience of life
The artist is particularly drawn to the spherical form and has created this work "in camera" without the use of post-production
I documented the hundreds of differing taxi firms operating in the city of Tokyo
This item is sold as an unmounted print
packed flat in a museum archival clam box wrapped in gesso paper
