Dancing Shadows: A Modern Vanitas Below the Surface homewaresThe 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
mallard wings & olive wood
hand-fabricated work that transform recycled materials into functional art
signed & dated in 2022 by the artist in black pen verso
250 grammes - h 20cms x w 6 cms (each)Edition of VII
translating abstract forces into tangible visual form
The print is of Japanese cherry blossom from the series 'A beautiful announcement of death' dated 2011-2012
These 'Earth + Water' drinking cups bring a tactile experience to the simple pleasure of drinking water
Heiwa Taxi
Rather than concealing the fabrication process
Access includes immediate entry to the Private Reading Room while directly supporting production of the first printed edition
The collaboration with editing artist Oleg Deetz and audio landscape by SubOctane brings an added dimension to the artwork
Designed in collaboration with 3D artist Artem Hryshchenko as part of the Distil Ennui Studio™ artist residency programme
