Vanishing Wings: Life and Mortality in Aqua Art sculptureThe 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
This approach allows complex forms to remain lightweight and materially efficient while retaining a tactile quality difficult to achieve through conventional manufacturing methods
Its transient nature underscores the temporary conditions of life
hand-fabricated works that transform recycled materials into functional art
These 'Earth + Water' drinking cups bring a tactile experience to the simple pleasure of drinking water
Unique archival pigment print on bamboo conservation paper finished with a museum varnish
they function as both formal investigations and archival documents
A perfect natural travel companion
Within the context of The Legacy Collection
durable and materially efficient
finished UV museum archival varnish
shipped in a tube wrapped in gesso paper direct from the darkroom
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