Lis Sam's Butterfly Portraits Fill Fremin Gallery in Solo Show 'Metamorphosis'
The Fremin Gallery in New York City is showcasing a solo exhibition by artist Lis Sam titled "Metamorphosis," which opened on September 10, 2026, and will be on view until October 31, 2026. The exhibition highlights the "Blossoming Girls" series, inspired by the artist’s experiences in a butterfly greenhouse located in southern France. This collection depicts feminine figures emerging from butterfly wings and embodies themes of transformation and fragility. Prominent works include "Shadow Gold," which reflects on ephemerality, along with several others such as "Flore Silver" and "Jardin Secret 2." The gallery is situated at 520 West 23rd Street.
Key facts
- Metamorphosis runs September 10–October 31, 2026, at Fremin Gallery, 520 West 23rd Street, Ground Floor, New York City, NY, 10011.
- Lis Sam is Tunisian-born and French-raised.
- The Blossoming Girls series originated from a visit to a butterfly greenhouse in southern France.
- Works in the show are dated 2025 and made as photography on paper.
- Sizes range from 40 × 40 × 5 inches (101.6 × 101.6 × 12.7 cm) to 59 × 59 × 6 inches (149.9 × 149.9 × 15.2 cm).
- Shadow Gold depicts a woman's side view whose hair and neck edges appear to float away while her face remains whole.
- Butterflies function in the works as both visual motif and symbol of transformation, rebirth, and fragility.
- Photography is described as the final stage of each work, preserving its ephemerality as a lasting image.
Entities
Artists
- Lis Sam
Institutions
- Fremin Gallery
- My Modern Met
Locations
- New York
- United States
- France
- Tunisia