Rare and Endangered: Butterfly Vanitas in Black WaterThe 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

unique silver gelatine hand print

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transforming the familiar language of memento mori into a study of transience

encrypted NFC authentication tag with signature biometrics recorded in Catalogue Raisonné

A far broader collection of these works can be seen on the Distil Ennui website

standing askew

left and right or mirrored pairs for formal double-door installations

Akiharbara District

If you are not selecting the UV varnish finish

structure and illumination

Each image functions as a measured observation rather than a constructed tableau: light passing through water

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