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I designed patterns of flowers, fish, and maple leaves on the wings.

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I decided to illustrate a scene of the Butterfly Mother falling in love with the Water Bubble. She enjoys the joy of love, playing with the Water Bubble beside a maple tree.

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I gathered traditional Miao patterns and explored their meanings, translating their symbolic significance.

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The Miao people are an ethnic group in China with a long oral storytelling tradition. Much of their history, beliefs, and cultural identity are preserved through songs and myths rather than written records. One of the most important narratives is the story of the Butterfly Mother, recorded in the Miao Epic Songs.

In this myth, the Butterfly Mother is the origin of all life. She lays twelve eggs on a sacred maple tree, and from these eggs emerge humans, animals, and natural deities. This reflects a worldview in which all living beings share the same origin and are deeply connected. Nature is not separate from humans, but part of the same life system.

The butterfly is a powerful symbol in Miao culture. It represents transformation, rebirth, and the cycle of life. This symbolism comes from the natural life cycle of a butterfly, moving from caterpillar to cocoon to winged form. Because of this, the Butterfly Mother is not only a creator figure but also a symbol of change and growth.

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1. Core Idea
1.1 Butterfly Mother as creator
1.2 Origin of all life
1.3 Birth of humans, animals, and spirits

2. Key Symbols
2.1 Butterfly → transformation, rebirth
2.2 Eggs → life, potential, beginning
2.3 Maple tree → sacred source of life
2.4 Nature → unity of all beings

3. Story Process
3.1 Butterfly appears
3.2 Lays eggs on the tree
3.3 Eggs develop and grow
3.4 Eggs hatch into different beings

4. Themes
4.1 Motherhood
4.2 Creation
4.3 Transformation
4.4 Growth
4.5 Connection between life and nature

5. Visual Direction (Foil Art)
5.1 Reflective surface → spiritual feeling
5.2 Flowing lines → wings and branches
5.3 Layering → depth and development
5.4 Light contrast → highlight important parts

Scene Ideas

1. Butterfly laying eggs
1.1 Focus on wings and body
1.2 Eggs placed on branches
1.3 Calm and sacred atmosphere

2. Eggs on the tree
2.1 Close-up composition
2.2 Emphasis on shape and texture
2.3 Tree structure framing the image

3. Eggs growing
3.1 Slight cracks on the surface
3.2 Lines or light coming out
3.3 Sense of movement

4. Hatching moment
4.1 One egg opening
4.2 Figure or creature emerging
4.3 Strong contrast inside vs outside

5. Full composition
5.1 Butterfly + tree + eggs together
5.2 Centered or symmetrical layout
5.3 Clear visual hierarchy

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The “Butterfly Mother” in Miao mythology is a classic creation figure originating from the Miao Epic Songs. In this narrative, the butterfly is regarded as the mother of all beings. She lays twelve eggs on a sacred maple tree, from which humans, animals, and natural deities are born, forming a worldview in which humanity and nature share the same origin. This myth reflects the Miao people’s understanding of the life cycle and their reverence for maternal and generative power. The butterfly itself symbolizes transformation and rebirth, making the Butterfly Mother not only the source of life but also a representation of growth and change. Therefore, this myth holds strong symbolic potential in both visual expression and cultural interpretation.