Digital composition / Hypercollage photography.
Complete artwork measures 100 cm × 100 cm - 2024
A carefully composed digital collage composed of hundreds of photographed butterfly wings. The work exudes a symphony of colour and symmetry, in which deep shades of orange, turquoise and blue dance in harmony with muted shades of black and grey. This composition balances chaos and order, inviting the viewer to explore the detail and vibrancy in every corner of the composition.
The repetition of patterns suggests an organic, almost kaleidoscopic view of the fragility of life, captured in a moment of frozen motion. The butterflies symbolise transformation and impermanence, while their arrangement evokes a sense of endlessness. This artwork celebrates the dynamism of nature and highlights how even the smallest elements can contribute to an overwhelming whole.
All the elements in the work were photographed by the artist himself and digitally combined to create a seamless visual experience.
"I consider the creativity in the evolution of flora and fauna as something almost magical. The ingenuity of many life forms is something that is often overlooked by many. This sense of wonder is what I want to show in my work and celebrate nature's diversity by enhancing its mystical.. Read more…