Curated byJustkids Art Consulting, the mural is located on the roof of the Southeast Financial Center.

The piece took over 400 hours to complete and used 200 gallons of paint.

Butterflies have been a central subject in my work over the past years, Mantra tells My Modern Met.

butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

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They reflect my fascination, attachment, and love for what we call nature.

After all, Mantra’s work draws from observations that are then translated into art.

I compose from my personal documentation, the artist says.

butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

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Its personal and reflective, he concludes.

French artist Mantra recently took on the most ambitious project of his careera 35,000 square foot mural.

The mural stars the hyperrealistic butterflies that have long populated his oeuvre.

butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

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The piece took over 400 hours to complete and used 200 gallons of paint.

butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

Photo: Justkids.art

Details of butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

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Details of butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

Photo: Justkids.art

Details of butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

Photo: Justkids.art

Details of butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

Photo: Justkids.art

Details of butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop

Photo: Justkids.art

butterfly mural by Mantra on Miami rooftop from afar

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