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Leaves and the Universe

 

One of my favourite plants, this begonia contains the universe in its patterned leaves and I always imagine that each cell contains a solar system - all I have to do is fall into the space in between. I've photographed the patterns, expanded them to unrecognisable states of pixilation, drawn their exquisite shape in different scales and pondered the whys and wherefores of such a beautiful plant. Just because is the only answer I find. Just because.

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