Fluidic Flutters: Underwater Butterfly Breeding Series empiricalThe 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 series seeks instead to ground such ideas in physical reality
the construction remains intentionally legible
geranium & cockscomb varieties This ecological process is circular with no carbon footprint or chemicals used in any part of the hand manufacturing process
The print is of a rare variety of Paris Tulip from the 'Vanitas' series 2009 - ongoing
As with Goya´s originals these are printed true to the original plate size
sized at 23
0194’ dated 2017
The print is of a rare Caligo Eurilochus butterfly from the 'Swarm' series dated 2008-2012
shipped rolled in gesso paper direct from the darkroom
they function as both formal investigations and archival documents
large w 170 gms h40 x w40 x d150mm
in a single format and edition
