Lepidotera Migration is an organic-biological phenomenon centered around the migration of a multitude of butterflies. Below is an image of the Monarch butterflies migration:
Paul Villinski is one of our favorite artists and we have had the pleasure to work with him on a site-commissioned project on behalf of one of our clients. The work speaks for itself, but one central theme begins to emerge once you look at Paul's work as a whole: aviation. But for me personally aviation only scratches the surface of meaning in Paul's artworks. When I gaze at these thoughtfully recycled (yes, these butterflies are made of recycled aluminium cans) and meticulously placed forms a plethora of emotions, which trigger a variety of reactions, bubble to the surface. I tend to lose myself in Paul's work, there is something about the constructed patterns and colors--I feel a since of freedom juxtaposed with feelings of community and togetherness. There is also a hint of the delicate involving the biological form in time and space.
(Above: 60" x 60", created specifically for our client's entryway)
The images above represent a few of Paul's site-specific/commissioned artworks. What is amazing about Paul's work form a curatorial standpoint is that he can take a concept (like butterflies) and apply it to different and unique spaces. Here are few of his not-so-specific/stand-alone works:
The collection of Paul's work speaks to viewers about rebirth and renewal, both physically and mentally. Flying Machines and Glove Wings are two other projects that use recycled materials in the literal sense, but also uses these materials (gloves, chairs, flying gear, etc.) as a means of artistic reincarnation. Below you will find examples of each series:
Paul is represented by:
Morgan Lehman Gallery
535 W. 22nd St, NYC
If you would like to see more of Paul's work, visit his website.
* You can see Paul's work on the hit Warner Brothers TV show “Gossip Girl” on Monday September 27*
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