Submerged Serenade: Life and Mortality in Aqua ArtThe 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

Each composition was constructed underwater and photographed directly onto large-format analogue plates during the Vanitas period (2009–2013)

frame is custom made upon receiving your order

pitch and tone which changes with the temperature of the day

Each photographic print is ordered either in small – 11

There I recorded asymmetrical diurnal temperature changes as empirical evidence of global warming

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

The artist is particularly drawn to the spherical form and has created this work "in camera" without the use of post-production

presented in black and white

from the 'Swarm' series (2008-2012)

Recycled aluminium water bottle sculptures made from recycled aluminium drinks cans rescued from land fill & beach cleanups

Every handle is a unique casting

Ann330 Gallery