Blue Morph: Reflections on Performance of Self Organized Criticality 2011
Blue Morph: Reflections on Performance of Self Organized Criticality 2011

Summary/Abstract: Of the four stages of the complete metamorphosis of a butterfly, the transformation of a caterpillar through the covered and relatively still transformation inside the chrysalis is a most spectacular sight to experience. The chrysalis comes from the Greek word for gold χρυσός due to their often metallic-like coloration. Pupation takes several weeks and the butterfly emerges mainly in the morning time. Butterflies are a popular source of stories and myths in many cultures. The monarch butterfly, Danaus Plexippusis, is associated with Halloween being black and orange. Japanese view a butterfly as the personification the soul. In 17th century Ireland to kill a white butterfly was illegal since it was thought to be a dead child’s soul. Both Aztec and Maya civilizations used the butterfly to symbolize Xiutecutli the god of cosmic fire by a turquoise butterfly on his chest. In Christianity, Jesus life on earth is often associated with the caterpillar, the chrysalis represents death and the emergence of the butterfly represents the resurrection. The Ancient Greek word for “butterfly” is ψυχή (psychē), primarily means “soul” and/or “mind” and this is our starting point for the Blue Morph installation.

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