My junior collection focuses on the the concept of "death bloom" within monocarpic plants, a phenomenon in which the plant will produce one final extravagant bloom that uses all of it's energy before it dies. This final bloom covers the decaying plant underneath it, almost acting as a cover for it's true identity. I found this beautiful concept relatable to the idea of man made statues of women that exist within some of the most famous gardens in the world. The way in which the intricately carved stone crumbles from the forces of nature and the vines growing through it is a beautiful reminder that everything returns to nature. I utilized the overgrown statue concept to create a small collection of three looks, that showcase an aging statue of a woman when she was first created to when she has been overtaken by the natural world around her.