Rare Butterfly – delicate color fields and poetic abstraction

Animal motif between lightness, color and modern painting

“Rare Butterfly” (2024) is a work full of lightness and poetic tension. On a white background, soft green and orange tones unfold, suggesting the shape of a butterfly. Transparent areas and delicate textures allow the animal motif to emerge only fragmentarily – it remains open, light, and fluid like the flutter of wings itself.

The composition thrives on the interplay between concreteness and abstraction. Paint spots and splashes appear spontaneous and free, while the butterfly as a recognizable motif offers calm and orientation. This creates a fascinating dialogue between form, chance and artistic intention.

Sold – and now in private ownership

This work is now part of a private collection. “Rare Butterfly” is a prime example of how Atelier Hellbusch translates the beauty of nature into abstract color spaces while preserving the playful character of painting.

Work details

Title: Rare Butterfly
Format: 30 × 24 cm
Year: 2024
Technique: mixed media
Status: Sold / Private collection

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About the artist Mark Hellbusch

I have been a freelance painter since 1997 and have worked with a wide variety of themes in painting. While until 2007 I was occupied almost exclusively with expressive painting, today my focus lies more on experimental art. My personal background, as well as almost all artistic themes can be found under “About us.”

Any other questions?

 You can reach me by phone at 0176-21916227

or via email: markhellbusch@web.de