
Tampan Butterfly #2
2025
This diptych presents a geometric composition constructed entirely from pressed tulip petals in deep burgundy, black, and gold tones. Diagonal striped bands intersect with nested diamond and square motifs arranged in a symmetrical pattern across the two panels, creating a sense of dynamic movement and visual rhythm. The delicate, translucent nature of the petals contrasts with the structured geometry, introducing subtle variation and organic texture to the otherwise precise arrangement. Tee's use of ephemeral botanical material to construct abstract patterns engages with traditions of pressed flower art while advancing a contemporary vocabulary of geometric abstraction. The work exemplifies the artist's investigation of how fragile natural forms can be marshaled into enduring compositional structures.
- Medium
- Tulip petal collage on paper; Diptych
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Tina Kim Gallery
Notes
Tina Kim Gallery, Frieze New York 2026, Booth A9, The Shed, May 13–17, 2026. Inquiries: info@tinakimgallery.com.
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