The Forest Ringlet (pepe pouri) butterfly, a fragile treasure of the forest whose fleeting presence is often unseen in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this painting, its delicacy is transformed with surreal intensity - jeweled piercings and watchful eyes peering from within.

The work becomes both an homage and a reimagining: a meditation on beauty, resilience, and transformation. It speaks of fragility, yet insists on strength - a reminder of what is rare, powerful, and enduring.

11×14” canvas size (frame is 1-2" on top of the canvas size)

Acrylic, oil and pencil on treated canvas.
Framed in dark oak Toronto made frame and ready to hang.
They are each unique pieces from Jacqueline May from the group show ‘Four Play’.