In a world so ephemeral and transitory, redefining itself at a speed that has shifted from linear to exponential, the fragility of life becomes clear. Just as in any metamorphosis, we not only witness our changing form but also our function.
Metaphorically, using the Monarch Butterfly, a species that experiences cycles of change so sudden, pronounced, and filled with transformation and ultimately culminating in the freedom of flight, I embark on my artistic creation.
MEDIUM
Hand-sewn textiles with hundreds or, in some cases, thousands of butterflies made of recycled polyester, intervened with acrylics and oil paints, waxes, and liquid metals.