In my new series of paintings, I incorporate elements that symbolize new beginnings and the finite nature of human life. The tulips, which bloom early in spring, and the clocks, symbolize the passage of time. The specific details are not as crucial as the end result – the fact that I’m still here.

Continuing my exploration of the connection between butterflies and bees and their existence in the modern world, I’ve decided to transform the figure into a butterfly nymph and combine it with flowers they pollinate and vintage seed packages. By doing so, I aim to highlight the magical charm of these majestic insects while also drawing attention to the paradox that we simultaneously revere them and force them into extinction through our inexorable sprawl into their habitat.