Oil on panel

8”L x 8”W

2025

My current body of work consists of oil paintings and watercolors that portray floral bouquets in various stages of wilting, emphasizing their fragility and the inevitable passage of time. These paintings express the delicate and unstable nature of the blooms as they begin to dissolve into fluid brushstrokes. This tension—between preserving the flowers' structure and allowing them to collapse—mirrors the paradox of life itself: a constant balancing act between holding on and letting go.

The work serves as a visual meditation on the transitory nature of life, inviting viewers to reflect on the fleeting beauty and impermanence of their own experiences. The wilting flowers symbolize the inevitable progression of time, reminding us of the fragility of all things. Through their gradual decay, they encourage us to value the moments we have, finding beauty in the continuous process of transformation, loss, and renewal. This interplay of growth and decay offers a poignant reflection on the temporality of life, urging us to embrace the ephemeral nature of existence while finding meaning in its fleeting moments.