“Tropical Reef” is the first artwork in the Raspberry Oceans series—an exploration of vibrant life and color inspired by the mysterious beauty of coral reefs.

This eye-catching sculpture captures the pulse of the ocean’s depths, where coral forms bloom in dynamic shapes and hues. Resting delicately atop the reef are real butterflies, meticulously prepared to appear as if they’re alive—frozen in a moment of serene motion, like nature holding its breath underwater.

Encased in a reddish-pink acrylic glass box, the piece radiates warmth and vibrancy, transforming light into an immersive glow. The vivid tones evoke tropical waters and sunset reflections, giving the artwork a dreamlike, uplifting energy.

“Tropical Reef” celebrates the harmony between fragility and strength, nature and imagination—an underwater world reimagined through color, texture, and life.