Transient Grace: Underwater Beetles Captured in Time ceramicsThe 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
This ecological process is circular with no carbon footprint or chemicals used in any part of the process
the artist wants to convey the transience of our existence compared to the vast expanse of space and time
and temporal flow
Every participant will receive a €25 credit towards the first printed edition
1 — 4w flame effect LED bulb
Wear this in your hair
Each piece is fitted with a 40mm M4 screw
screen printed in natural pigments direct onto the heavy weight silk face with double weight black MoleSkin reverse
Through this methodical work
and analogue photographic processes
glowing from within and evoking the elemental dynamics of stellar formation and collapse
Today these illuminated designs are all but a memory