'AURELIA' is composed of luminous, flowing structures that resemble both organic wings and sculptural ribbons of color, suggesting the unseen energies that guide cycles of growth, dissolution, and renewal.
A defining element of the sculpture is its use of backlighting, which transforms the work from a static object into a luminous presence; light emanates from behind the butterfly’s wings, diffusing softly through their layered forms. Symbolically, the radiance created by the backlighting can represent inner illumination. In many spiritual traditions, light is associated with awakening, consciousness, and the emergence of wisdom from within.
Bacou is interested in working with highly recognizable, consumerist symbols; icons that circulate widely through popular culture, and recontextualizing them within a more stylized and intricate visual framework. Here, the butterfly appears as an almost kitsch representation of spirituality.