Limited Edition Cast Stainless Steel Floor Standing Sculpture
My Butterfly is a striking floor-standing sculpture by Mackenzie that explores the delicate balance between fragility and strength, love and hope. Central to his artistic language, these themes are expressed here through a graceful butterfly form that symbolises transformation, innocence, and emotional sensitivity.
Edition Size: 15 Arabic Numbers, 3AP, 2HC
Dimensions: 63″ H x 20″ W x 22″ D
Cast Stainless Steel with Granite Base
Love and hope are recurring motifs throughout Mackenzie’s work, and in this context My Butterfly stands as a powerful expression of those ideas. The butterfly, often associated with change and the fleeting beauty of life, is rendered with both delicacy and presence, capturing a moment that feels both transient and eternal.
The development of this sculpture reflects Mackenzie’s ongoing progression from drawing to three-dimensional form. His exploration of translating works on paper into sculpture has allowed him to bring previously imagined images into physical reality, giving new life and dimension to his visual storytelling.
The inspiration for My Butterfly also draws from echoes of soundtracks from Mackenzie’s childhood, particularly the emotional resonance of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. From this influence, he sought to capture a symbolic sense of love, innocence, and emotional purity, distilled into sculptural form.
Cast in stainless steel and mounted on a granite base, the sculpture carries a contemporary reflective surface that enhances its sense of movement and light. The material choice reinforces the duality of strength and fragility, allowing the work to feel both grounded and ethereal.
Poetic, expressive, and emotionally rich, My Butterfly is a signature work that embodies Mackenzie’s enduring exploration of transformation and human feeling.
Edition Size
15 Arabic Numbers, 3 Artist’s Proofs (AP), 2 Hors Commerce (HC)
Dimensions
63″ H x 20″ W x 22″ D
Medium
Cast Stainless Steel with Granite Base
Features
Artist Story
Mackenzie is known for transforming deeply emotional themes into powerful sculptural forms. In My Butterfly, he continues his exploration of innocence, change, and emotional resilience. Drawing inspiration from music, memory, and nature, the sculpture reflects his belief that fragility and strength are not opposites, but are instead intertwined aspects of the human experience. Through the butterfly, he captures a universal symbol of transformation and the enduring beauty of love and hope.
How should I care for my sculpture?
Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using cleaning products or abrasives.
Can it be displayed outdoors?
It is intended for indoor display to preserve the stainless steel finish.
How limited is this edition?
Only 15 pieces worldwide, plus 3 Artist’s Proofs and 2 Hors Commerce editions, each with a certificate of authenticity.
Is each sculpture identical?
As each piece is handcrafted in stainless steel, subtle variations may occur, making every sculpture unique.
Born in Middlesbrough North Yorkshire, Mackenzie Thorpe is an artist who has been hailed as “a global art phenomenon”, credited with changing the face of ahrt publishing in the UK. Over 35 years in the business and Mackenzie continues to blaze a trail for the artists who have followed in his footsteps. When not in his studio, Mackenzie can be found chatting on the BBC, travelling for work or spending time with his family.
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