#5 A Mystic Butterfly - Paper Print

Ethereal and alive with color, “#5 A Mystic Butterfly” captures the fleeting beauty of a Junonia evarete—also known as the tropical buckeye—in vivid, hypnotic detail. Its wings burst with radiant hues of deep orange, electric blue, and velvet brown, brought to life through fluid acrylic brushwork that mimics motion and transformation. Set against a rustic spray-painted background of weathered golds, burnt sienna, and textured umber tones, the butterfly appears both grounded and otherworldly—like a symbol of change emerging from ancient earth. The contrast between delicate wings and the raw, timeworn backdrop evokes themes of resilience, rebirth, and the mysticism found in nature’s smallest moments.

As the fifth piece in this expressive series, it invites viewers to pause, reflect, and embrace the magic of metamorphosis.