BLOOM

The botanical world serves in this collection as a symbol of growth, adaptation and resilience, parallel to the journey of individuals, navigating new environments while carrying their roots from another place. The black contours that define the leaves and flowers represent the boundaries and divisions imposed by borders, cultures, or societal perceptions—outlines that separate yet also shape identity. Just as a plant may be seen as either native or invasive depending on its surroundings, migrants often experience a shifting sense of belonging, sometimes embraced, other times seen as outsiders. The new territory is colored by new culture and surroundings. There is beauty in resilience in unfamiliar soil.