Fiber Art • Visual Storytelling • Needle Felting • Recycled MaterialsMariposa Eyes
A reflection of transformation and cultural heritage.
Needle-felt wool, mixed media using up-cycled materials.
Client: In Reflexión
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Date: 2025
Mariposa Eyes is a symbolic felt and mirror work from In Reflexión, a growing series created with upcycled materials. Drawing from Hispanic cultural symbolism, butterflies represent renewal and the cyclical nature of life, while the mirror invites self-reflection and paths forward.
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Mariposa Eyes is a symbolic felt and mirror work from In Reflexión, a growing series made with upcycled materials including mirror, dyed wool, plastic bags, and pipe cleaners. The piece draws from Hispanic cultural symbolism, where butterflies represent renewal and the cyclical nature of life, while the mirror serves as a space for self-reflection and imagining paths forward.
Created in 2024, the work explores softness, protection, visibility, and identity. Through familiar forms such as butterflies and flowers, the piece reflects on cultural inheritance and the presence of those who came before us, acknowledging how our ancestors continue to shape who we are.
Mariposa Eyes has also been translated into an illustration, allowing the work to live beyond its original form while maintaining its meaning. Through In Reflexión, the series encourages viewers to embrace personal growth and recognize the significance of their own evolution.
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