“On Earth, We’re Briefly Gorgeous.”
In this on-going series “On Earth, We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” inspired by the evocative title of a book written by Ocean Vuong. I try to capture the transient beauty of some wildflowers found along sidewalks. These delicate blooms, akin to the brevity of our own existence, exude a quiet, overlooked splendor. I aim to immortalize their elegance, acknowledging their vulnerability to appreciate the subtle magnificence that often eludes our hurried perceptions.
“Helenium Suite”
Helenium, in the language of flowers (floriography), speaks of happiness, devotion, and a playful spirit. Amidst the pandemic, I stumbled upon these blooms in a deserted garden, radiating more vitality than ever. Their infectious vibrancy mirrors an unprecedented emotion—leaning towards life, void of sorrow. It echoes the concept of ‘向死而生’—to be born towards death—a profound philosophy urging us to embrace mortality, infusing life with purpose and mindfulness. Those Helenium flowers become not just flowers but emissaries of resilience and the beauty inherent in life’s impermanence.
