Reflecting Beauty: Flying Beetles in Water PortraitsThe 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

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This is done in a circular way with no carbon footprint or chemicals in the process

mounted in a baroque gold frame

2 inches / 22 x 22 x 3 cms

Its transient nature underscores the temporary conditions of life

5 inches / 59

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while the natural essential oils double as a gentle insect deterrent

structure and illumination

encrypted NFC provenance tag

Backlit with archival light panel & remote control dimmer

14 x 20 cms 5