MetaMorphosis

🦋 Title: Lepidoptera (Blue Morpho)

  • Lepido- = "scale"

  • -ptera = "wing"
    → "Scaled wings"

by: Harmonic Graffiti

A large scale, beautifully ornate branded centerpiece for the metamorphosis festival in Orlando at the end of August,

CNC , laser cut, projection map, large-scale , truss-hung artwork designed to captivate, transform and immerse, attendees with visual fodder and iconography fit and finished specifically for and as a permanent installation to this festival

Metamorphosis is defined as:

  1. Biological Definition:
    A profound change in form, structure, or function that occurs during the life cycle of an organism.

    • Example: A caterpillar transforming into a butterfly is a classic case of metamorphosis.

  2. Figurative Definition:
    A marked or complete transformation in appearance, character, or condition.

    • Example: "The abandoned warehouse underwent a metamorphosis into a vibrant art gallery."

From Greek metamorphoun, meaning “to transform.”
"Meta" = change, "morph" = form.

Title: Lepidoptera (Blue Morpho) The Threshold of Transformation

Overview:
"Metamorphosis" is an interactive entrance installation featuring a massive, laser/CNC-cut butterfly suspended from a steel truss archway with an illuminated art deco sign above. Combining symbolic art, durable structure, and immersive tech, it serves as both a visual focal point and a ceremonial gateway into the event.

✨ Key Features

  • Scale & Presence:
    10–15 ft wide x 12–16 ft tall. Visibly stunning and structurally safe.

  • Fabrication:

    • CNC/laser-cut wooden or composite panels

    • Hand-painted with UV-reactive and weather-sealed paints

    • Mounted on powder-coated aluminum truss

  • Art Style:

    • Surreal deco aesthetic with all-seeing eye symbolism

    • Teal-orange butterfly represents metamorphosis, rebirth, and unity

    • Iconography easily blends into visionary, transformational, or psychedelic themes

  • Projection Mapping Ready:

    • Designed for mapped light overlays at night using a single 6K lumen projector

    • Animated eye, glowing tears, wing shimmer, or story-based visual triggers

  • Modular Design:

    • Can be scaled for different venue footprints

    • Easy to install and break down in under 3 hours

  • Audience Impact:

    • Photo hotspot / social media magnet

    • Gateway for rituals, performances, or nighttime transitions

💸 Pricing Breakdown (Ballpark)

ItemCost EstimateCNC + Paint Fabrication $2,000 – $3,500

Truss + Hardware Rental $1,000 – $2,000

Projection Mapping Setup. $1,000 – $2,500

Artist Fee + Design + Labor. $2,000 – $3,000

Total Range $6,000 – $12,000