White Rose on Jade Base

White Rose is my attempt to capture the singular beauty and character of an elegant flower. Its white petals unfold around a warm centre, their sweeping curves and edges giving the bloom a sense of openness and movement.
Carved from Italian Crystal alabaster, the petals carry natural variations in colour that lend each surface its own character. Their folds catch the light differently, revealing the depth and detail of the flower as the viewer moves around it. Green soapstone foliage surrounds the flower on a dark green jade base.
I wanted to preserve the grace of the flower and the delicate relationship between its petals and leaves. Through these contrasting materials, the White Rose gives a fleeting moment in the garden a lasting presence in stone.