Stationery • Flora • Mini Cards by Claire Rosen

There is a joy that springs from the cheerfulness of the blooming flower into the heart of its observer. This photographic series is rooted in the Dutch still life tradition, and elevates the majesty of the flower while drawing on a rich fine art tradition of symbolism and existential reflection through curated floral scenes. Sixteenth and seventeenth century still life painters in the Vanitas tradition communicated the impermanence of life through canvas, using depictions of luxury commodities outside the grasp of most as moral messages and reminders of the brevity of life. In our contemporary age, the impermanence of the natural world as a result of human action is the most pressing moral question of our time. The fleeting beauty of flowers is no longer just a symbol of the brevity of our own lives, but is a warning of the fleeting nature of nature itself.  

Delight your friends, family and penpals with a small gift of art and a handwritten letter. These cards are perfect for personal correspondence or to send as a gift for any occasion; for birthdays, holidays, weddings, celebrations, condolences, thank-you notes, or just to say hello.