Liquid Lullaby: Life and Mortality in Submerged ButterfliesThe 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 piece is stamp initialled by the artist on the shank

tansy and carnation petals

A collection of these works were published in a book titled 'Tokyo Taxi' in March 2012 by Merrell Publishers

dated & annotated verso

Access provides entry to a Private Reading Room and directly supports completion of the first printed edition

Hikari Taxi

The print is of a rare Caligo Eurilochus butterfly from the 'Swarm' series dated 2008-2012

As with Goya´s originals these are printed true to the original plate size

where it is closely associated with the soul

It is float mounted on ivory board

- exhibition ´Goya renacido en agua´ 2025

each piece is unique and therefore carries its own resonance