16 x 16”/ 41 x 41cm

Edition of 100 + 10 APs

*Artists proof

Lithograph on Museum paper with gold foil embossing

Signed by Elizabeth Waggett.

Numbered edition of 100

Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Butterfly is a new edition, perfected to sit in harmony with now sold out bee editions, blending themes of nature and decadence. They are connected through the continuation of circles, symmetry and the regal, multifaceted, gold backgrounds.

The gold embossment catches and plays with the light, changing the mood over time for the viewer. Each piece is perfected, made with multiple colour overlay lithography, creating different depth and dimension with the butterfly wings, saying different things at different times of day or year with the use of gold.

The butterfly is an empowering symbol of an entity which has survived great changes and emerged on the other side. An omen that lightness is on the way even during the most challenging of times.  We all emerge from the chrysalis of winter into the promise and lightness of another Spring in which we will discover and enjoy the fruits of our transformation. Beyond the parallels that this creature draws upon life, it’s also a symbol of our environment. The environment transforms endlessly, always as a means to heal. 

The butterfly is a relic of presence. A keeper of moments. A reminder of just how fleeting time can be, how precious and fragile life is. The butterfly is a symbol that resonates with most. Those who cross paths with one deem such an occurrence as a simple pleasure, a token of luck.

The golden halo surrounding this creature elevates it into the realm of purity. It is making a connection to the past, a connection to the art historical canon in which gold was used to denote one’s importance. Capturing the butterfly’s ephemeral nature in such pristine detail preserves this moment in time for all to enjoy. It serves as a reminder of our own impermanence and mortality in this life as well as the beauty of transformation. 

The butterfly is an empowering symbol of an entity which has survived great changes and emerged on the other side. An omen that lightness is on the way even during the most challenging of times.  We all emerge from the chrysalis of winter into the promise and lightness of another Spring in which we will discover and enjoy the fruits of our transformation. Beyond the parallels that this creature draws upon life, it’s also a symbol of our environment. The environment transforms endlessly, always as a means to heal. 

*Orders are not guaranteed as demand is high and inventory is limited.* 

Includes worldwide shipping from the USA, UK customs and duties will be covered by the studio. Due to the unique nature of the work⁣ all sales are final. Shipping late April/early May

*Artist’s proofs are generally considered a status symbol in the world of art collecting. Their resale value is proportionally higher than the numbered editions.

Artists Proofs are impressions of a print taken during the printmaking process. They are used to evaluate the current state of a plate, stone, etc. while it is still being worked on by the artist. The artist will pull proofs to evaluate issues such as color and line and then alter the plate, stone, etc. accordingly until the print is perfected to the artist’s standards.

After perfecting the print, the artist will set aside a number of “artist’s proofs.” Though technically considered proofs, the quality of these prints is the same as those from the regular edition. Artist’s proofs are not included in the regular edition but are still of the same high quality; they are exactly the same as works from the regular edition, but are not numbered or noted as works from the regular edition.

Instead, artists will often designate artist’s proofs with the initials ‘A.P.’ for ‘Artist’s Proof’. The amount of artist’s proofs is 10% or less of the full edition, so for this edition of 100 there is only 10 APs.

Artist's proofs maintain their collectability and value because A) They are a small subset of the edition, and B) they usually come directly from the artist. In these days of mass marketing, getting something directly or even indirectly from the artist is rare.