TURKISH BUTTERFLY
Stephen Shooster, aka Shoosty, unveils “Turkish Butterfly” (2025) at the Shoosty Bugs exhibition in Daytona’s Museum of Arts and Sciences, 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, traditionally abstract patterns are reimagined with a vibrant butterfly at the core, its wings a mosaic of colors that remain crisp without bleeding 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 em - bodies his concept of Chromatic Fusionism, which marries the scientific 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 introduces a living form into this abstract tradi - tion, bridging eras. It is a place where technol - ogy and cultural synthesis create a timeless dialogue.
“IN EVERY TILE LIES A PRAYER OF PATIENCE”
Turkish Butterfly 36” x 36” 18 mm silk twill Front Shoosty 2024
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