Lot # : 21 - Butterfly

The Science of Art by Erin Oesper-Nytes Small Butterfly - 35” H, 45” Wingspan “Last year I completed a butterfly entitled “The Art of Science” which showcased the splendor inherent in natural structures and systems. This year, I am presenting a corresponding concept, displaying the Math and Science intrinsic to Art. Just as Science can be beautiful, so too, can Art be analytical. Sacred Geometry and Fibonacci Sequence are a particularly good example of this, and are featured heavily in my design. Once again, it is my hope to emphasize the relevance of Math and Science and increase their accessibility, by showcasing them in this light.” Why FLIGHT? “As a returning artist, I very much enjoyed participating in this program last year. I was drawn to FLIGHT for a number of reasons. First, as an admirer of the beautiful pieces from previous years, I was honored to participate in such a cool tradition! Moreover, I love that FLIGHT combines community service and beautification with a focus on education, and find it particularly fitting that this project acknowledges Art as a gateway to Science – which as you may be able to tell, is something close to my heart. So, as luck would have it, I assisted with academic Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) research in college, and thus, find the opportunity to work with this subject matter pretty serendipitous. Finally, since participating last year, my husband and I have welcomed our first child to the family – who will one day attend District 11 – so this project feels particularly apropos. E.O. Nytes is a Colorado Native with a diverse background in both Art and Science. She has studied Art History and Studio Art at Pikes Peak Community College and the University of Puget Sound. She enjoys painting, drawing, photography, collage graphic design, sewing and even cake decorating. She studied Pre-Medical Biology at Colorado Mesa University and over the last decade, has worked in the clinical research field on a number of national and international initiatives. As such, she draws artistic inspiration from a variety of sources, both creative and scientific, and often aims to produce works that bridge the gap between these disciplines – which she sees as indivisible.