Ripples of Existence: Life and Mortality in Aqua Art PUBLICATIONS and refraction soften form and

and refraction soften form and disrupt fixed edges

the simple pleasure of drinking water connects us somewhere deeper

The resulting compositions exist between presence and disappearance

The original work is made from pigment fired porcelain ceramic

Ripples of Existence: Life and Mortality in Aqua Art PUBLICATIONS and refraction soften form andThe 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