Butterfly Ballet Below: Studio-Bred Endangered Species in Underwater VanitasThe 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

the flowers are transposed into an ambiguous visual environment and subjected to controlled chemical and physical reactions

000's of live flower petals

They were elegant

giving discarded material removed from rivers

The lack of transparency raises fundamental questions about corporate governance and accountability reporting

Light plays a central role

occupying a space between photographic record and abstract meditation

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The larger Nautilus edition functions equally as sculptural hardware and as an architectural statement piece

Drawing from scientific principles underlying resonance

subtle currents articulate luminous borders and gentle shadow

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