JAN 2025
as long as i flutter the wings
As Long As I Flutter the Wings is a digital triptych illustration. A butterfly’s wing, reaching out from the cocoon, connects the three panels—forming a sequential narrative of birth, life, and death.
The color tones convey the states of each life phase: from organic beginnings, to vibrant living, and finally to a fading end. Delicate brushstrokes evoke a sense of ambiguity, crafting a dreamlike landscape.
As Long As I Flutter the Wings is a digital triptych illustration. A butterfly’s wing, reaching out from the cocoon, connects the three panels—forming a sequential narrative of birth, life, and death.
The color tones convey the states of each life phase: from organic beginnings, to vibrant living, and finally to a fading end. Delicate brushstrokes evoke a sense of ambiguity, crafting a dreamlike landscape.
As Long As I Flutter the Wings is a digital triptych illustration. A butterfly’s wing, reaching out from the cocoon, connects the three panels—forming a sequential narrative of birth, life, and death.
The color tones convey the states of each life phase: from organic beginnings, to vibrant living, and finally to a fading end. Delicate brushstrokes evoke a sense of ambiguity, crafting a dreamlike landscape.
Inspired by three poems—Patti Smith’s Noguchi’s Butterflies, Emily Dickinson’s The Butterfly’s Day, and Zhuangzi’s The Butterfly Dream—this triptych reflects a fourth meaning: an attitude toward life 🤍.
It is about beginning the journey by freeing myself from limitations, flying freely, and pursuing my own path—not fearing exploration or experience, even though pain accompanies joy. All feelings are ephemeral and illusory. Leaving traces, if possible. But if not, that’s fine too. The only purpose is to flutter my wings. Everything I encounter along the way will be inscribed on my skin and will vanish with me at the end of the journey.
Inspired by three poems—Patti Smith’s Noguchi’s Butterflies, Emily Dickinson’s The Butterfly’s Day, and Zhuangzi’s The Butterfly Dream—this triptych reflects a fourth meaning: an attitude toward life 🤍.
It is about beginning the journey by freeing myself from limitations, flying freely, and pursuing my own path—not fearing exploration or experience, even though pain accompanies joy. All feelings are ephemeral and illusory. Leaving traces, if possible. But if not, that’s fine too. The only purpose is to flutter my wings. Everything I encounter along the way will be inscribed on my skin and will vanish with me at the end of the journey.
Inspired by three poems—Patti Smith’s Noguchi’s Butterflies, Emily Dickinson’s The Butterfly’s Day, and Zhuangzi’s The Butterfly Dream—this triptych reflects a fourth meaning: an attitude toward life 🤍.
It is about beginning the journey by freeing myself from limitations, flying freely, and pursuing my own path—not fearing exploration or experience, even though pain accompanies joy. All feelings are ephemeral and illusory. Leaving traces, if possible. But if not, that’s fine too. The only purpose is to flutter my wings. Everything I encounter along the way will be inscribed on my skin and will vanish with me at the end of the journey.
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