Azure Ballet: Underwater Reflections on the Tragedy of Life with ButterfliesThe 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

All images in this series are available as rights-managed works for editorial

frame is custom made upon receiving your order

Finished size 52

pitch and tone which changes with the temperature of the day

260 grammes - h 45cms x w 40 cms x d 11cms

Ecologically printed with vibrant lemon using hemp leaves with abstract motifs of flower petals from carnation

Shinbashi District

The original work is photographed underwater with a single unique giclée print made from the original 8x10 inch film plate

Its transient nature underscores the temporary conditions of life

100% goose & duck down & double walled linen filler cushion

shipped rolled in gesso paper direct from the darkroom

The Vanitas series is photographed entirely underwater