Breath of Tranquility Butterfly Breeding in Water Photography hardware 000's of live flower petals

000's of live flower petals

this was not possible in 2022 due to the warming climate and the use of oil

This approach allows complex forms to remain lightweight and materially efficient while retaining a tactile quality difficult to achieve through conventional manufacturing methods

it was projected over a 200-meter black water reflection pool at the public art exhibition Dark Vat

0118’  dated 2017

Breath of Tranquility Butterfly Breeding in Water Photography hardware 000's of live flower petalsThe 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