This series of photographs presents a melancholic lifecycle: flowers as they transition from bud to bloom to death. Bouquets of flowers have a myriad of cultural symbolism. They mark every kind of occasion and are given in a spirit of goodwill even when meant as condolences. As well, the deliberate selection, intentional arrangement, and desire to create beauty and symmetry as a gift, underscore the best in humankind. The symbolism of flowers in combination with their fleeting beauty is a poignant reminder of our grace and frailty. Is it any wonder still life compositions are found in works of art through the centuries?