Aqua Vivarium: Life and Mortality in Underwater Art butterfly

Aqua Vivarium: Life and Mortality in Underwater Art 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

0117’  dated 2017

organically grown Lavandula angustifolia from our own studio orchard

with the energy and bustle of city life contrasting the stillness of the individual sat within it

These plates remained uneditioned until selected for this Studio Edition release

reflecting on impermanence

Ginza District

social injustices & inequalities: To me this can be seen as a form of social commentary and a social contribution through his lifelong practice

Dated 1993

Once all prints are claimed

dated 2001

exhibitted at Pertwee Anderson & Gold Gallery

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