Designed with Morpho Peleides, Morpho Amathonte, Morpho Adonis and Morpho Rhetenor Adonis butterflies finished in a flock silk finish and a pearl ink finishing layer.
a close up of the wallpaper
This design incorporates signature works from 'Swarm' & 'Transparency of a dream' underwater butterfly collection of photographs where I bred these remarkable species in the studio through one generation to the next. You can view the butterfly collection here where you will find unique prints and editions. There is also a range of luxurious silk and moleskin cushions bearing these remakable artworks.
A recent test print of the design shows the colour was promising enough but this would be further enhanced at the next stage by adding an extra pearl ink print layer masked perfectly to the butterflies using an UltraChome™ ink. The finished product would be in asilk velvet flock that would make for an incredible finish with a deep tactile touch.
artist Alexander James Hamilton in front of a backlit butterfly heading to a client
These original underwater photographic plates were created by utilising waters refractive quality to intensify the natural colours of these incredible rare butterfly specimens, all of which were hand reared in the studio on a project that took over a decade to complete. The design is made up from the 'Swarm' (2008 - 2012) and 'Transparency of a dream' (2013 - 2016) photographic series.
The digital test printed wallpaper rolls were produced with Cole & Son, London; operating since 1875, awarded by royal warrant of appointmen to His Majesty King Charles III.
the test roll printed
'Morpho Peleides 0220' from the 2008-2012 'Swarm' Series.
