Silver in Analog/Fine Art / 2026 / Analog / Fine Art

Butterfly Angel

The butterfly is a deep and powerful symbol of life and spiritual transformation, representing rebirth, change, hope, and balance. Its metamorphosis mirrors our own journey, reminding us how short and fragile life can be.

I captured these images on a vintage Polaroid SX-70 using rare expired Round Frame film from The Impossible Project, producing unpredictable, cinematic tones impossible to achieve digitally.

Capturing butterflies is extremely challenging, requiring weeks of patience. They feel otherworldly — fragile, light, majestic, and free. What a beautiful and mysterious creature!

Fabian Kochendoerfer is a pioneering instant film artist since 2000, merging photography with philosophical and meditative insight.

Using rare expired instant film, he transforms fleeting moments like butterflies into reflections of reality, moments of infinity, and truth.

His art embodies his discoveries: “The world is just an illusion. Life is a dream. Wake up and know yourself!”

Recognized internationally, with exhibitions alongside Art Basel, Art Basel Miami, and Venice Biennale, he holds a Diploma from Merz Academy, Germany, and a Master of Arts from University of Portsmouth, England.

Awards Awards / Prizes:

Nominated by Prof. Diedrich Diederichsen for the Lucky Strike Designer Award 2005.

PX3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris 2019: 1 Honorable Mention in Fine Art

IPA - International Photography Awards 2019: 10 Honorable Mentions in Fine Art

ND Awards - Neutral Density Photography Awards 2019: 7 Honorable Mentions in Fine Art

PX3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris 2020: 2 Honorable Mentions in Fine Art

FAPA - Fine Art Photography Awards 2020: 3 Nominations in Fine Art

IPA - International Photography Awards 2020: 3 Honorable Mentions in Fine Art

MIFA - Moscow International Foto Awards 2020: Silver Winner in Portfolio Fine Art

MIFA - Moscow International Foto Awards 2020: 3 Honorable Mentions in Fine Art

IPA - International Photography Awards 2021: 1 Honorable Mention in Fine Art

TIFA – Tokyo International Foto Awards 2021: 2 Official Selections in Fine Art

FAPA - Fine Art Photography Awards 2021: 2 Nominations in Fine Art

MPI - Master Photographers International, International Imaging Competition 2021: Bronze in Fine Art

FAPA - Fine Art Photography Awards 2022: 1 Nominee in Fine Art

MIFA - Moscow International Foto Awards 2022: 1 Honorable Mention in Fine Art

IPA - International Photography Awards 2022: 1 Official Selection in Fine Art

FAPA - Fine Art Photography Awards 2023: 1 Nomination in Fine Art

TIFA - Tokyo International Photo Awards 2023: 1 Honorable Mention in Fine Art

FAPA - Fine Art Photography Awards 2024: 1 Nomination in Fine Art

IPA - International Photography Awards 2024: 1 Official Selection in Fine Art

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