Profound Vanitas: Blue Winged Butterfly in Black Underwater vanitas Dimensions may vary by approximately

Dimensions may vary by approximately ±5% due to the hand-production process

half bottle made from recycled beach cleanup Coke cans

subtle currents articulate luminous borders and gentle shadow

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

limited edition of 15 cups

Profound Vanitas: Blue Winged Butterfly in Black Underwater vanitas Dimensions may vary by approximatelyThe 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