I wanted to explore the idea of germination within an environment… the softness of a new bud or flower emerging in its fragility and at the same time showcasing the strength of new life.

My inspiration for the pods came initially from a seed budding into flower opening to the daylight for the first time. Sitting in the environment of where it fell. As I was drawing the pods I wanted to portray the protection of the outer casing and the delicate inner flesh and the more I drew, the more these began to resemble an orange being peeled from its flesh. I hope to combine the two ideas of petals and the fruit, and create a balance between fragility and strength.