Butterflies II framed print | Yayoi Kusama Framed Print | Yayoi Kusama Prints

Butterflies II framed print by Yayoi Kusama — A butterfly is delicate and momentary, yet its distinctive wings are instantly recognized. This work makes that familiar form a starting point for thoughts about transition, motion and repeated natural rhythms.

Butterflies as a language of change

Butterflies are among the organic motifs Kusama revisited alongside hats, flowers and pumpkins. Their capacity for transformation makes them a compelling counterpart to the artist’s interest in continuity and change.

Wing shapes and the idea of transformation

Butterfly forms introduce a balance between delicacy and graphic rhythm. The repeated wing shapes make movement and transformation the central visual ideas.

The paired halves of a butterfly wing lend themselves to mirrored rhythms, yet no two wing patterns need feel identical. In this subject Kusama can move between the delicacy of a living creature and the graphic force of repeated contours. The numeral II also distinguishes this work from other butterfly treatments; it is worth reading as an individual composition rather than as a generic example of her nature imagery.

Framed Print Materials & Details

Our sturdy, durable wooden framed posters come ready to hang. Enjoy silky, high-quality art on lightweight, classic semi-gloss paper. The pine-wood frame and shatterproof plexiglass offer a finished presentation for this artwork.

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame Color: Black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain).
• Frame Measurements: 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in) thick, 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).
• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
• Available Sizes: Multiple sizes available. Choose a size from the options above.

About Butterflies II: Artwork Questions

Why use a butterfly rather than another flower?
A butterfly brings flight, change and bilateral symmetry into the visual conversation. Those qualities let repeated outlines suggest movement and metamorphosis, not merely ornamental decoration.

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