Flower That Was Born Badly (Ed. 91/100)

Hauntingly poetic and visually arresting, Flower That Was Born Badly by Avril M.B. is a fine art engraving that meditates on mortality, memory, and rebirth. At its center lies a human skull embedded in the earth, tilted toward a burnt-orange sky while a lone white flower sprouts defiantly from its crown. The surrounding terrain, rendered in meticulous textures and tonal gradients, creates a dreamlike and somber atmosphere. The composition draws the viewer into a quiet but powerful reflection on the cycles of life and decay — themes deeply rooted in Mexican artistic tradition. The use of metal engraving and multi-tonal inking gives the piece remarkable depth, especially in the contrast between the dark craggy foreground and the soft, surreal glow of the distant sunset.