A pink-tipped blossom and bud, adapted from a historic lotus drawing, anchor the scene. The stem is reimagined as a handmade necklace segment of semiprecious stones, Murano glass, and freshwater pearls; its sinuous curves play against the lotus’s upright botanical stem. Soft pinks and fresh greens suggest springtime renewal — even though the lotus traditionally blooms in summer — holding the piece in a poised, timeless interval. Nearby, a jeweled frog removed from its original Fabergé setting underscores transformation and resilience.

This graceful contemporary assemblage — rooted in botanical art and lotus symbolism — draws on historical imagery to offer a quiet promise of renewal and a brighter future.

Materials: Rose quartz, rhodochrosite, Murano glass, freshwater pearls, antique illustration, shell, gimp, paper, Fabergé frog, wood, fabric

Framing: Custom shadow box with museum glass in a gold wooden frame, produced in collaboration with Chevy Chase Art Gallery, Washington, DC.