Aqua Allegory: Butterfly Breeding in Liquid HarmonyThe 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

- Sold direct from the artists studio

all of which have been naturally treated to soften their quills so you get an ultra soft feel

Floral elements drift within this environment

unique archival pigment print with museum varnish

A far broader collection of these works can be seen on the Distil Ennui website

Material character

This collection of works illustrate my fascination with the energy of Tokyo taxis at night: they glow with a sense of urgency in the business of someone’s journey playing out

Monkeys Taxi

Provenance: sold direct from the studio

coated with museum UV & AR varnish

0177’  dated 2017

Light shaped by the movement of water interacts with the scene to create a hyper-real yet painterly visual field