Breeding Art Studio-Bred Endangered Butterflies in Vanitas Underwater PhotographyThe 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 Fusion works occupy a space between botanical study

tansy and carnation petals

4 x 42 cms)

A royalty from each work sold directly supports participating artists and future research projects within the studio

Provenance:exhibition 'A beautiful announcement of death' 2012

an American Flag reproduced with 1

plate 0488

echoing long-standing Vanitas traditions concerned with the transience of life

frame size 22

The beauty of life and nature that surrounds us is ephemeral

soft with a lustrous sheen

weight and sense of comfort all send the right signals