Submerged Serenade: Morpho Didius & Menelaus Butterfly 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

on a plane or train for example

This process becomes a metaphor for change itself-total

The design twists as you move through the length of each piece

shipped in a triple walled tube

this way the ordered artwork will will arrive as a lovely surprise for you to open

blending playful design with a powerful message about sustainability and thoughtful living

operating both as independent visual studies and as archival records of an ongoing exploration into light

Created using physics

Framed image is for viewing reference only

They are a memento mori of collapsing ice sheets

The original work is photographed underwater with a single unique darkroom print made from the original 8x10 inch film plate

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