The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect is a piece that draws on the symbolism of the thyroid, often referred to as the 'butterfly gland' due to its shape. In this artwork, one of the butterfly's wings is missing, representing the part of my thyroid that was removed. The piece questions how a butterfly is supposed to fly without one of its wings, reflecting my own struggles after the surgery. Western medicine suggests that hormones are the solution to the absence of my thyroid wing, but this piece delves deeper, exploring the transformation that this loss has brought into my life. The butterfly, while incomplete, also symbolizes the broader journey of transformation and adaptation that I have undergone, highlighting the resilience required to navigate life with a missing piece.
Colors
In the show "Ripples," the colors play a significant role in conveying the themes of healing and transformation. The deep blue symbolizes the throat chakra, associated with communication and self-expression, reflecting the journey of finding one’s voice. The use of gold and white represents light and healing, inspired by a meditation practice where I visualized my body as darkness—either black or dark blue—and with each inhale, golden light would radiate outward, removing the darkness. Once the darkness was cleared, I would repeat the process with the color white, further emphasizing purification and renewal. These colors create a visual narrative of healing and the gradual emergence of light from within.
