Fragile Wings: Underwater Vanitas Photography Depicting Rare Butterfly Species sculpture this was not possible in

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

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

This item is sold as an unmounted print

The scarf is finished as all quality silk scarves are with a hand rolled silk thread edge

Fragile Wings: Underwater Vanitas Photography Depicting Rare Butterfly Species sculpture this was not possible inThe 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