Modern Vanitas Art: Rare Blue Wings 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

Supplied with a 3 metre hessian cord

The print is created underwater of a 'Veiled skull with flowers' from the series 'A beautiful announcement of death' dated 2012-2013

Ecologically printed with abstract motifs made with eucalyptus leaves

In the studio we call these the perfect travel companion as it helps you sleep in unfamiliar surroundings

Provenance:exhibition 'A beautiful announcement of death' 2012

referencing the true source of life on Earth - the sun

Ecologically printed with abstract floral motifs made with hollyhock petals

weight +/- 320 grammes - h 22 x w 13  x d 3

Hikari Taxi

plate 0442

planned for January 2027

where it is closely associated with the soul