Karolina's Garden Series: No8. Limited Edition 1/250

The wave shape of this petal describes the wave of emotions that come with the subject. My dear friend and artist Karolina had a stunning and hugely creative garden and soul! She was always full of exuberant praise and encouragement and her garden was a sacred place for her and others.
I photographed her garden while she was away, but felt all the presence of her colour and life and adoration of the earth. It lead me to also write a poem about her, as though her garden gave me those words. Karolina died 9 months later from cancer.
The last time I saw her, she told me that she wanted my poem read during her farewell and spreading of her ashes.
To me, these images carry that deep sadness, but also the lightness of a vibrant, spirited artist with so much love to offer the world. I hope you feel the lightness.