Ephemeral Wings: Submerged Butterflies in Liquid Elegance vanitas

Ephemeral Wings: Submerged Butterflies in Liquid Elegance vanitasThe 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

a recyclable thermoplastic polyester derived from renewable resources including corn starch and sugar cane

Each piece embodies a story of renewal

I worked towards recreating the work with a revised and contemporary aesthetic

0179’  dated 2017

Akiharbara District

Available in 3 sizes

can be used for towels in the bathroom or for coats in the reception area of your home

Street view of Tokyo taxis

no editions

Through this methodical work

left and right or mirrored pairs for formal double-door installations

Ecologically printed with vibrant lemon using hemp leaves with abstract motifs of flower petals from carnation