Submerged Symmetry: Morpho Didius & Menelaus Butterfly series hardware and refraction soften form and

and refraction soften form and disrupt fixed edges

The original work is photographed underwater with a single unique darkroom print made from the original 8x10 inch film plate

The cushion is hand finished in a rolled moleskin edging with an invisible zip to finish it off

plus two artist proofsCreated 2009–2013 | Printed 2026

Submerged Symmetry: Morpho Didius & Menelaus Butterfly series hardware and refraction soften form andThe 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