Underwater Symbolism: Vanitas Photography of Endangered ButterflyThe 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

the Fusion works occupy a space between botanical study

geranium & cockscomb varieties This ecological process is circular with no carbon footprint or chemicals used in any part of the hand manufacturing process

280 grammes - h 27cms x w 17 cmsblack carrara black marble base +/- 2

giving discarded material removed from rivers

Print size 23

then altered

Ecologically printed with abstract floral motifs made with hollyhock petals

Augmented reality view is with the same framed image and for viewing purposes only

Each embodies a narrative of renewal

large - w 250-280 gms h55 x w180 x d54mm

acrylic faced with pure white capsules

Exhibition 'Tokyo Taxi' 2011