Chrysalis
Mural @ Sea Point Promenade,
Cape Town, South Africa
This artwork draws upon the symbolism of the butterfly, as a creature that embraces a time of self contained darkness in order to transmute and evolve into something far more exquisite.
A caterpillar goes into its cocoon with grace and knowing.
We, humanity, have the opportunity to recognise this moment of volatility, despite its challenges, as a sacred opportunity to examine the programming which has had us malfunctioning as a people for so long.
I started this piece just before we were given orders to retreat into COVID-19 lockdown, finishing two months later once restrictions had eased. The symbolism was not lost on me.
A caterpillar goes into its cocoon with grace and knowing.
We, humanity, have the opportunity to recognise this moment of volatility, despite its challenges, as a sacred opportunity to examine the programming which has had us malfunctioning as a people for so long.
I started this piece just before we were given orders to retreat into COVID-19 lockdown, finishing two months later once restrictions had eased. The symbolism was not lost on me.
This time has shone a clear light on the flaws of capitalism, has given us a glimpse as to what our skies could look like without pollution, and most recently, demonstrated our capacity to band together to fight systemic racism.
Though our period of growth has only just begun, change is inevitable.
Within the darkness it is always possible to develop wings.
Though our period of growth has only just begun, change is inevitable.
Within the darkness it is always possible to develop wings.
