Floral Vanitas Optical Study Beneath Water butterfly and mortality through the symbolic

and mortality through the symbolic and physical presence of butterflies suspended within water

The spiralling vortex design emulates the gravitational pull of a black hole

When two or more snowflakes are hung outside on a tree close together they make a wonderful wind chime

Dated 2010Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 30080 × 60 cm | 31

Floral Vanitas Optical Study Beneath Water butterfly and mortality through the symbolicThe Vanitas series is photographed entirely underwater, where light, reflection, and refraction soften form and disrupt fixed edges. Water becomes an active agent within the composition, tempering surfaces and allowing contours to hover between definition and dissolution. Working within a restrained, low light palette, subtle currents articulate luminous borders and gentle shadow. Floral elements drift within this environment, suspended in a state of