Contemporary Symbolism Studio Bred Butterfly in Vanitas Endangered lighting and the ever-growing scrutiny of

and the ever-growing scrutiny of viable energy sources and raw materials

finished in museum varnish

The design twists as you move through the length of each piece

They are a memento mori of collapsing ice sheets

Contemporary Symbolism Studio Bred Butterfly in Vanitas Endangered lighting and the ever-growing scrutiny ofThe 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