Aqua Allegory: Submerged Butterflies in Metaphysical Art tokyo taxi

Aqua Allegory: Submerged Butterflies in Metaphysical Art tokyo taxiThe 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

and purity of these reactions have already faded into darkness

Hikari Taxi

Unique work from the 'Transparency of a dream' series 2013-2016

dated 2000

Okyo King Taxi

the Butterfly / Swarm works form a contemplative meditation on impermanence and becoming

medium  w 65 gms h30 x w30 x d105 mm

0109’  dated 2017

Every piece is a unique casting

this was not possible in 2022 due to the warming climate and the use of oil

Using aluminium saved from landfill sites or beach cleanup projects

mounted in a baroque gold frame