Eternal Bloom: A Fusion of Nature, Science, and Preservation

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Flowers are fleeting, their beauty is often lost to time. *Eternal Bloom* seeks to preserve that beauty permanently by engraving delicate floral structures onto clear acrylic sheets, much likenscientific specimens frozen in time. Drawing inspiration from botanical studies, medical
cross-sections, and vintage botanical illustrations, I will research and carefully select rare and precious flowers, ensuring their outlines are accurate and aesthetically compelling. Rather than relying on pre-made designs, I will meticulously illustrate each flower by hand using Procreate,
refining every detail to capture the essence of each species. This project bridges science and art, merging precise research with creative interpretation to produce a collection that immortalizes nature’s fragile elegance in a way that transcends traditional preservation methods.

My process begins with extensive research into different rare flowers, studying their skeletal structures and defining characteristics. Using Procreate, I will hand-draw detailed, accurate outlines, refining them into designs suitable for laser engraving onto clear acrylic sheets. Each
engraved piece will then be housed in a custom 3D-printed box, designed as a collector’s jewelry case—an elegant vessel to safeguard these delicate treasures. The outer box will be digitally modeled and printed with materials that complement the acrylic engravings, enhancing
the sense of preservation and value. To document the entire journey, I will use a Fujifilm Polaroid-style camera, capturing each stage as a tangible, analog memory, mirroring the acrylic pieces' permanence. Through this combination of digital illustration, fabrication, and archival documentation, *Eternal Bloom* becomes more than just a project—it is a tribute to nature’s intricate beauty, frozen in time through the lens of both science and art.