Rinke Nijburg, Traverse Orientation, 2011, crayon on paper
Here, we see a woman with butterflies on her back. The butterfly is an important symbol for Rinke Nijburg (1964) who focuses on existential questions about his own identity, reality and religion.
What is the meaning of the butterfly in this artwork?
A butterfly can refer to a new beginning or resurrection. The Greek word ‘psyche’ means both ‘soul’ and ‘butterfly’. According to Christian iconography, a butterfly unfolding from a cocoon is a symbol for the soul leaving the body. Nijburg is interested in combining fictional and real-life elements and changing the way we perceive things.
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