Loss. Stillness. Renewal. These are the rhythms that shape every life, human and wild. In "Fallen," a goldfinch lies still, surrounded by pressed leaves, delicate flowers, a hopeful seedling, and a tiny nest cradling unhatched eggs. It is a quiet tribute to the beauty and sorrow of inevitable loss, a reminder that even in death, life continues to reach forward. Part of the "Sacred Rhythms" triptych, this piece honors the truth that grief and growth are intertwined. Created with photo transfers, acrylic, colored pencil, ephemera, and pressed flora, its textured layers invite contemplation of what passes away, and what remains.