Kaleidoscope of Monarchs

Stainless steel. 2019. Client: The City of Riverside, MO.

This sculpture reflects the profusion of butterflies that make their epic migration along this route in Missouri. Utilizing a series of various sized Monarch silhouettes, the sculpture achieves structural integrity through precise welding of the butterflies. All these varied shapes interact in an undulating parade of images that visually coalesce as visitors pass by. The cut-out negative areas in the Monarch wings are an integral part of the design that allows us to see through the profiles and help incorporate the surrounding landscape into the visual experience.