Transcendent Transience: Underwater Exploration of Butterfly MortalityThe 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

unique darkroom print

the contamination of rivers and underground water resources

Each piece is stamp initialled by the artist on the base

A royalty from each work sold directly supports participating artists and future research projects within the studio

Floral elements drift within this environment

The frame seen in the photographs is for illustration purposes only

it exposes the precarious balance between preservation and loss

blending playful design with a powerful message about sustainability and thoughtful living

made from recycled beach cleanup Coke cans

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in our case corn starch & sugar cane

Backlit with archival light panel & remote control dimmer