London Flies Over the Ocean [James Cope]

Three vertically-aligned rectangular tiles are arranged in a row on a wall. The tiles are cream colored and there is a single butterflydog on each. The butterflydogs look like English Labradors and have bright orange butterfly wings sprouting out of their backs with black and white highlights. The butterflydogs on the left and right tiles each point toward the center panel, giving us a profile view. The butterflydog in the center is viewed from behind, with her wings spread wide. She is looking up at a golden yellow sun above. A single blue line extends horizontally across all three tiles.
“London Flies Over the Ocean”, 2026, oil paint on stoneware, hanging hardware.
Closeup, the delicate markings on the surface of the left tile become apparent, especially around the butterflydog's eyes.
“London Flies Over the Ocean” left panel.
Focused on the center tile, the pads of the butterflydog's back feet are visible as she gazes upwards towards the sun.
“London Flies Over the Ocean” center panel.
Zoomed in on the right tile, the horizontal blue line just about touches the butterflydog's hind leg.
“London Flies Over the Ocean” right panel.
A detail of the leftmost butterflydog focused on her upraised head.
“London Flies Over the Ocean” left panel detail.
A detailed view of the golden yellow sun.
“London Flies Over the Ocean” center panel detail.
A detailed view of the right most butterflydog as she hovers above the ocean.
“London Flies Over the Ocean” right panel detail.
The bold brightness of the blue, the orange, and the golden yellow pop in this installation view of "London Flies Over the Ocean".
“London Flies Over the Ocean” installation shot.