The Empresses Full Matching Set of 5 - Wu Zetian, Nur Jahan, Theodora, Suiko, Taytu Betel

Composed of five individual panels, this suite features intricate, kaleidoscope-like patterns constructed entirely from photographic imagery of red and black butterfly wings. Each square panel is titled after a historically significant female ruler, Wu Zetian, Nur Jahan, Theodora, Suiko, and Taytu Betul, linking the visual motifs to themes of sovereign power and historical lineage. The butterfly wings are arranged along rigorous symmetrical and geometric axes, overlaid with screenprinted glitter that catches ambient light. The dominant crimson coloration unifies the sequence, connecting the decorative geometry to broader explorations of life, vitality, and transience. Published by HENI Editions, the works employ digital giclée printing techniques combined with rigid aluminum composite substrates to achieve a flat, enamel-like surface finish. The intricate radial designs reference historical ornamentation, ecclesiastical mosaics, and mandala structures while maintaining the artist's ongoing fascination with natural specimens.