TURKISH BUTTERFLY
Stephen Shooster, aka Shoosty, unveils “Turk- ish Butterfly” (2025) at the Shoosty Bugs exhi- bition in Daytona’s Museum of Arts and Scienc- es, presenting a breathtaking pair of 36” square vector art pieces on 18mm silk twill, with distinct front and back designs. Drawing from Turkish tile work and Arabic influences, the intricate, tra- ditionally abstract patterns are reimagined with a vibrant butterfly at the core, its wings a mo- saic of colors that remain crisp without bleed- ing through the delicate silk. The hand-rolled, hand-sewn edges and twill weave add a refined touch, while the complexity of the hand-drawn vector design showcases Shoosty’s technical prowess. This work embodies his concept of Chromatic Fusionism, which marries the scien- tific precision of art—through vector technology and digital tools—with a fusion of civilizations, blending cultural aesthetics across time and geography, from Ottoman intricacies to modern innovation, all informed by the interconnected knowledge of the Internet.
Comparable to the ornate tile art of Ottoman master Iznik, whose geometric and floral de- signs share a similar depth, Shoosty’s piece in- troduces a living form into this abstract tradition, bridging eras. It is a place where technology and cultural synthesis create a timeless dialogue.
“IN EVERY TILE LIES A PRAYER OF PATIENCE” - UNKNOWN
Turkish Butterfly 36” x 36” 18 mm silk twill Front Shoosty 2024
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