Sublime Symmetry: Ethical Beetle Portraits in Water fusionThe 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 works reference the broader scientific context of wave theory and gravitational research
These 'Earth + Water' drinking cups bring a tactile experience to the simple pleasure of drinking water
these works extend that lineage into an aquatic space
They are Coca-Cola
large - w 160-170 gms h85 x w85 x d53 mm
Each nail embodies a story of renewal
This is a unique archival pigment print of the original sculpture
Using aluminium saved from landfill sites or beach cleanup projects
smolt - w 105-120 gms h36 x w115 x d48mm
Water becomes an active agent within the composition
historical references and new theoretical writing in a single publication
The artist is particularly drawn to the spherical form and has created this work "in camera" without any post-production
