The Bindweed and Lionfish pattern is part of an ongoing series exploring themes of transformation and metamorphosis.
At first glance, the design resembles a traditional floral ornament, with delicate flowers woven together by flowing stems and leaves. Looking closer, the viewer begins to notice that the flowers gradually turn into lionfish and then back into flowers, creating a continuous cycle of transformation throughout the composition.
The soft blue palette references the colours of traditional European decorative patterns, initially suggesting a familiar pastoral scene. As the hidden transformations emerge, however, the meaning of the image begins to shift, revealing an unexpected connection to the underwater world.
