Butterflies Fly Karen Lloyd-Jones

The composition presents a dense arrangement of forms dominated by warm hues and punctuated by striking blue elements. Here we see several butterflies with deep indigo wings scattered across a field of ochre and amber tones. The background appears to be constructed from layered shapes that evoke foliage, possibly leaves or petals, rendered in varying shades of yellow-orange. These forms are not sharply defined; instead, they blend into one another, creating an impression of organic growth and movement.
Several smooth, rounded objects – appearing as pale blue spheres – are interspersed among the butterflies and foliage. Their reflective surfaces suggest a light source that is not explicitly depicted but seems to emanate from within the scene itself. These orbs introduce a sense of stillness amidst the implied dynamism of the fluttering insects.
The artist’s use of color is particularly noteworthy. The contrast between the warm, earthy tones of the background and the cool blue of the butterflies creates visual tension and draws the eye immediately to these focal points. This juxtaposition could be interpreted as symbolic – perhaps representing a delicate balance between stability and change, or the intrusion of something unexpected into an established environment.
The overall effect is one of abundance and vitality, yet also possesses a slightly dreamlike quality due to the blurred edges and ambiguous spatial relationships. The lack of clear perspective contributes to this feeling, suggesting that the viewer is immersed within the scene rather than observing it from a distance. It’s possible to read the work as an exploration of transformation – the butterflies embodying metamorphosis while the surrounding foliage signifies growth and decay.