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The artwork “The Flowers I Planted” is a visual celebration of resilience and the beauty that emerges from personal fragility and experiences. The central figure, depicted in monochromatic tones, contrasts with the vibrant array of flowers surrounding it, suggesting that, just as a garden blooms despite adverse conditions, people, too, can flourish and find strength in the challenges they face. The title evokes an active and careful process — “The Flowers I Planted” implies that the figure is responsible for its own blossoming, even if this growth stemmed from moments of vulnerability. Here, the flowers symbolize experiences, triumphs, and the sensitive parts of oneself that, rather than being hidden, are exalted and celebrated. This union of strength and vulnerability represents a perspective where fragility can be beautiful, forming a portrait of acceptance and self-appreciation. The artwork seems to affirm that scars and difficult moments are part of what makes us strong and resilient. By transforming these experiences into flowers, the artist creates a powerful visual narrative about the capacity to turn pain into beauty, revealing that fragility, like flowers, can be not only beautiful but also an expression of endurance.