Aqueous Essence: Butterfly Breeding in Visual ReflectionsThe 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

tansy and carnation petals

each a different size and execution

we too flash into being and fade back into the darkness

Material character

Hikari Taxi

the butterfly has carried layered meanings-regeneration

subtle currents articulate luminous borders and gentle shadow

small - w 65-75 gms h62 x w62 x d48 mm

making the task of cataloguing them very difficult

Street view of Tokyo taxis

or as seen here simply sunk into the wall

0194’  dated 2017