Description

Enshrined in this dried monstera leaf is a time capsule of its unfurling at birth so brightly, partnered with roots for climbing and roots for feeding for months or years of harvesting light until, in its time, it departed in the way of all good, green things.

Like the best vintage botanical prints, this image offers both story and physical description, with a touch of visual poetry. And the grace persisting, colors approaching that of bone bleaching in the sun? As compelling as any O’Keefe skull (but purely vegan), with all the tonal richness of an ancient mural.

The related Monstera Dessicata II presents the same image rendered in the rich, warm tones of master Rennaissance artists.