Exploring the role flowers play in Western traditions surrounding death, this piece captures their presence in the final moments before a loved one is laid to rest. Created through linoleum carving, the composition depicts a coffin adorned with floral arrangements, with the intricate details of the flowers presenting a particular challenge during the printing process. Flowers have long served as expressions of sympathy, remembrance, and respect, offering a final gesture of love when words are no longer enough. Through this solemn imagery, the piece illustrates how flowers accompany us through life's most significant transitions, providing beauty and comfort even in the face of loss.

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Death: Winter Bloom