Inspired by the parasitic fungi that grow over fallen, aging branches in the forest surrounding my village, this piece explores the quiet elegance of decay. Earth-toned glazes in grey-brown and ochre mirror the textures and hues of the woodland floor, capturing the fragile beauty found in natural deterioration. Lamentum reflects on the passage of time and the subtle interplay between life and decomposition. A soft candlelight, brings warmth and presence—preserving the essence of a fading memory.