tulip flowers symbolism in art references of the pastThe Vanitas series revisits the still life tradition through an underwater photographic process, extending a lineage that emerged most prominently in seventeenth century Dutch painting. Working entirely in water, these compositions draw on historical motifs associated with mortality, transience, and the passage of time. Floral specimens, organic matter, and carefully selected objects are staged within a submerged environment where light, reflection,

The Glass series examines botanical form through a process that renders flowers translucent

suspended in a state of quiet tension as textures emerge

4 x 42 cms)

and mortality through the symbolic and physical presence of butterflies suspended within water

and introduces a sense of suspension

then altered

and collapse

and symbolic objects to confront viewers with the inevitability of death and the futility of material excess

dated 2014

5″ (60 × 42 cm)

6″ × 16

Framed image is for viewing reference only