Madama Butterfly
2023
Identity DesignOVERVIEW
The poster design for Madama Butterfly, an opera by Giacomo Puccini, captures the quiet grace and eternal love at the heart of the story. Highlighting the tragic love between Cio-Cio-San, a Japanese woman, and an American naval lieutenant, the design incorporates the imagery of a compressed flower—symbolizing the beauty of love that endures even after the flower has fallen. This visual metaphor reflects the timeless and poignant nature of the opera’s central themes.
ROLE
The poster was designed to convey the emotional depth and tragic beauty of Madama Butterfly. The imagery of a compressed flower serves as a metaphor for the lasting beauty of love, emphasizing the delicate, eternal nature of the story’s themes.