Ethereal Elegance: Reflections on Life and Mortality in Aqua Art vanitas

Ethereal Elegance: Reflections on Life and Mortality in Aqua Art vanitasThe 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

Reverse painted in enamel

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

minimalist design is reusable

Vintage print from an edition of 10 hand printed by the artist between 2004 and 2010

Recycled aluminium water bottle sculptures made from recycled aluminium drinks cans rescued from land fill & beach cleanups

Dimensions: small cup sized at 8 x 9 cm

Finished size 52

standing askew

Within the studio

plate 0484

Weight   +/-  105  gms each

interdependent elements coalescing into a single spherical entity