Petals, by Hasharat, is a contemporary natural history composition that merges scientific taxonomy with poetic visual symmetry. The work presents a kaleidoscopic arrangement of real butterfly specimens, meticulously composed to evoke the form of a flower in full bloom. Set against a deep black ground and housed in a minimalist frame, the butterflies appear suspended in perfect balance, emphasizing both their fragility and graphic power.
The composition features six species sourced from diverse geographic regions, each selected for color, scale, and pattern: Zavadilia magnifica (Madagascar), Hoplia coerulea (France), Morpho helenor (Peru), Asterope philotima (Peru), Cithaerias aurorina (Peru), and Polyommatus bellargus (France). Brilliant blues, soft translucencies, and subtle reds interact in a radial formation that recalls both botanical illustration and sacred geometry.
Balancing scientific precision with contemporary artistry, Hasharat’s work reflects a long tradition of entomological display while recontextualizing it as fine art. Petals explores themes of transformation, symmetry, and the intersection of nature and design, resulting in a striking wall piece that is at once meditative, modern, and rooted in natural history.
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