"Flutter Hologram: Pendulum," presents a thought-provoking blend of history, technology, and nature's ephemeral beauty, wrapped in a subtle veil of irony. Housed within a genuine Victorian bell jar – an object that once served as an execution chamber for the very creatures it displayed – Harris instead offers an exquisite tableau of life, unharmed and uninterrupted.
This historic relic, once instrumental in the demise of butterflies for the sake of study and aesthetic collection, is transformed into a vessel of immersive, high-tech artistry. Three meticulously crafted, holographic butterflies take the place of real specimens, spared from the suffocating fate of their predecessors. Their spectral forms flutter and play within the bell jar, not as lifeless exhibits, but as vibrant, engaging entities.
The irony of "Flutter Hologram: Pendulum" serves to underline Harris's clever commentary on the delicate balance between the scientific pursuit of knowledge and the respect for life. This artwork goes beyond simple aesthetics and delves into themes of conservation, transformation, and the redefinition of life through the lens of technology. Harris presents a world in which butterflies, once sacrificed for their beauty, can now be admired and interacted with, without harm.
The use of digital animation, projection technology, and historical artifacts offers viewers an intriguing contrast between the tangible and intangible. With "Flutter Hologram: Pendulum," Harris transcends the traditional constraints of artistic media, creating a piece that is as thought-provoking as it is visually stunning.

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