Memento Mori

This piece is about treating every moment like it's your last. I thought that, because of the tree's powerful symbolism and nature, magnolias should represent this ability. The flower's fleeting beauty showcases by a very short, intense bloom cycle before their petals fall. This ephemeral display is frequently used by poets and writers as an analogy for life, reminding us that beauty is temporary and we should not squander a single moment. This is a beautiful ability, thank you Ravenqueen for sharing it with me !

This piece is one of the thirty (30) pieces I created for the growth collection. This collection focuses on growth, represented by florals. It’s about learning from failures, adapting & embracing challenges. 

For the first time ever, this collection is a collaboration between my patrons, followers, and me. In May 2026, I asked anyone interested to share with me an ability, value, purpose or mindset that they were working on or recently acquired, demonstrating their personal growth and healing. I was absolutely grateful from all the responses I got and the inspiration came overflowing. Based on personal growth and healing, I think we collectively changed.

Personal growth is wonderful, collective growth is magical and I believe in sharing our journeys and uplifting each other.

Thank you to everyone who shared a slice of their growth and healing journey, you are truly wonderful and keep inspiring me. 

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