Nneka - Madame Butterfly

10 x 8 Mixed Media

Collage, Acrylic, Gold Leaf, Water Color, Ink, Resin on Board

Nneka – Madame Butterfly is a striking mixed media collage that celebrates feminine strength, beauty, and transformation. Combining delicate floral and butterfly motifs with bold graphite and ink linework, the piece portrays a regal, stoic figure adorned with golden accents and abstract wings. Her towering crown of butterflies and blossoms bursts with vibrant colors, symbolizing growth, resilience, and the many layers of identity. Blending elegance with edge, this artwork merges fashion-inspired poise with surrealist symbolism to honor the divine feminine in all its complexity.