This piece shows two roses: one in bud, the other in full bloom. Created over several years during seasons of personal transition, the work reflects moments of uncertainty, hope, and growth. Drawing these flowers provided grounding and quiet reflection amid life’s thresholds—graduation, life in Japan, and decisions about the next steps. The bud and bloom together capture the continuum of becoming, a visual meditation on patience, resilience, and the beauty that emerges as life unfolds.
