Captured during the turbulent months of the COVID-19 pandemic, this series explores the metamorphosis of migrating butterflies as a metaphor for emotional upheaval in a time of profound uncertainty. The transformation of delicate pupae into ephemeral butterflies is juxtaposed with their eventual entrapment in spider webs, where they become mummified remnants of fleeting vitality.

The choice to present these images in black and white is deeply rooted in my photographic style, which I have cultivated over many years. For me, black-and-white photography is a dialogue with the history of the medium, bridging past and present, place and time. There is an enchanting poetic quality to the interplay between light and shadow, a timeless resonance that emerges within the spectrum of black and white. This tonal range distills the essence of the subject, stripping away distractions to focus on form, texture, and emotion.

The polished, marble-like appearance of the butterflies and their cocoons evokes a sense of permanence, contrasting their fragile and transient existence. This interplay between fragility and resilience mirrors my personal dialogue during a chaotic period, reflecting an inner struggle to find balance between movement and stillness, freedom and entrapment. The stark monochrome palette amplifies this tension, emphasizing the delicate beauty of nature’s cycles of transformation and decay.

"Metamorphosis" transforms quiet, natural processes into symbols of strength and vulnerability, inviting viewers to reflect on the fleeting beauty of life and its inevitable entanglement with decay. Through these images, I seek to create a visual and emotional space where the ephemeral meets the eternal, and where the poetry of metamorphosis resonates beyond the frame