Vanishing Wings: Life and Mortality in Aqua Art swarm Framed in a 3D printed

Framed in a 3D printed round 'Vortex' design made from polylactic acid more commonly known as cornstarch

Produced through a hybrid process of digital fabrication and hand assembly

Light shaped by the movement of water interacts with the scene to create a hyper-real yet painterly visual field

so please be patient

Vanishing Wings: Life and Mortality in Aqua Art swarm Framed in a 3D printedThe 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