Fern blossom ֍✧

Fern blossom ֍✧ project.

This project is a reflection on alternative burial practices, inspired by the idea of returning human particles to Earth's flora in a way that nurtures life rather than harming it. Modern burial traditions, often involving toxic chemicals and materials, leave a heavy environmental footprint. Rather than the more commonly discussed tree burial, I chose the fern as a focal point. Ferns, with their delicate nature evoke an intimate connection to the forest floor - a quiet, nurturing space where life continually regenerates. The fern blossom, known in folklore as a magical and elusive flower, is reimagined here as a symbol for a return to the earth. 

Technical: made with Houdini​​​​​​​, particle simulation set-up from Steven Knipping's Applied Houdini Particles series.