Butterfly 1988

"Butterfly," a 1988 work by celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, embodies her signature style, known as "Infinity Nets." The artwork depicts a single, large butterfly rendered in vibrant yellow with a textured pattern of teal and white circles. The butterfly is situated against a backdrop of Kusama's signature "infinity nets," a dense and mesmerizing network of red and white lines that appear to stretch endlessly. Kusama's obsession with repetition and pattern is evident in this piece, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundless nature of perception and the cyclical patterns of life.