Debra Franses Bean (b.1967) Butterfly Blues Mixed media in solid transparent resin, in the form of a three dimensional handbag encasing common British butterflies, such as the Duke of Burgundy butterfly and the Pearl Bordered Fritillary butterfly, 29 cm. x 20 cm. x 8 cm., weight 2kg. DFB: Butterfly Blues presents a dichotomy between the freedom to fly and the brevity of life. It expresses the delicate balance between freedom and captivity. The butterflies were purchased from the Education Department at Butterfly World, Herts which is now closed.