King of the Butterflies

Damien Hirst is one of my favorite artists and some one I greatly admire. Not only is his artwork revolutionary, but he is also the world's richest living artist. Most notable is his work of dead animals submerged in large glass tanks of formaldehyde. Sheeps, sharks, cows sliced in half..

And while death is a constant theme is his work, his installations are striking, gorgeous, and profound. 'Superstition' was a 2007 show at Gagosian Gallery that featured cathedral stained glass windows made solely of butterflies and house paint. Lots of windows. Huge. Made from millions of butterflies. So beautiful and violent at the same time. The pulling apart of butterflies' wings. The silent sound of death and that spark that is life. I will never forget the first time I saw it and I was inspired to share it with you.

Deep stuff I know, but it is so important to me that I could only write about it with a seriousness and sincerity.

The Importance of Elsewhere-The Kingdom of Heaven , 2006

Kaleidoscope VII, 2004