Fun Finds/{Art Highlight}: Paul Villinski Butterflies - from Gossip Girl and beyond

I may not have a Mariah Carey level of passion for butterflies, but I do indeed find them beautiful - how can you not be captivated by the colorful fluttering of a delicate creature that migrates thousands of miles to reappear to us in the spring?

Paul Villinski is a  New York based designer that has likely found a new level of fame among the well-heeled female set for his art appearing in "Gossip Girl"  He has a collection called "birds and butterflies" that is made entirely from found beer cans (and sometimes vinyl records).   Butterflies are a perfect symbol of how a somewhat rough item such as a beer can be transformed into something beautiful.

Here are a few favorites:

"Paradigm" - similar to the one he designed for Serena's bedroom in "Gossip Girl"

"Vessel (For Amelia)"

"On Final (For Saint-Ex)"

"Diaspora"

"Wish"

All images from Paul Villinski

I love how the ordinary can be converted to something quite extraordinary.  It's definitely inspiration for DIY projects at home as well.

What do you think of Paul Villinski's work?  Is it something you'd display in your home?