The Lobster Wants To Be A Butterfly – Shafiq Nordin

Shafiq Nordin
98 x 80cm
Acrylic on Canvas Mounted on Mdf
2025

This piece tells the story of an impossible dream, where a deep-sea lobster longs to become a butterfly. It symbolizes those trapped in oppression, like the people of Gaza, who continue to dream of freedom. Vibrant colors reflect the noise of social media and propaganda, masking real suffering. The melting peace symbol, along with chaotic patterns and hidden symbols, turns this artwork into a silent protest and reflection of an absurd world.