I have explored butterflies for over 20 years and find them appealing for many reasons. Some of which you may feel are obvious, others will be a surprise. Researching these beautiful insects, I found a number of interesting facts: at the beginning, scientists thought the study of butterflies was a frivolous pursuit, much like the way society views art and artists; being without "purpose." There is actually a carnivore butterfly that eats meat/aphids. There is a unique motion to their flight, based on size, wing span and personality. And of course, the notion of the re-arranging in the cocoon. This amazing process that cannot be observed as it is happening, something mysterious and unexplainable, much like the creative/artistic process.
The works below all use butterflies as the main character and in a repetitive, symbolic way. Each explore decorative traditions, but with an edge, pushing the viewer to make connections to non-traditional, contemporary issues. Media varies in the pieces below, but all experiment with multiple media simultaneously.
Mountain Butterfly # 1 - Mixed Media 8.5 x 7 x 1.25 inches
Mountain Butterfly # 5 - Mixed Media 8.5 x 7 x 1.25 inches
Mountain Butterfly # 7 - Mixed Media 8.5 x 7 x 1.25 inches
Mountain Butterfly # 4 - Mixed Media 8.5 x 7 x 1.25 inches
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