Camellias

For centuries the Camellia has served as a symbol of strength during times of adversity.  Depending on the color of the flower, varying cultures have used it as a symbol of love, passion, longing, and admiration.  In Victorian times, to send someone a pink Camellia meant that you missed and longed to see them.  This piece is a love letter of sorts to all those I admire and longed to see during the pandemic.  Camellias are known to bloom in the harsh winters to remind us that the worst will soon pass and that life will spring forth again.