Standing Alone, 2025, photography, 12 x 18 in. / 30.48 x 45.72 cm.

Standing Alone, Ricky Workman, 2025, photography, 12 x 18 in. / 30.48 x 45.72 cm.

Though surrounded by lush vegetation, the lily pad’s isolation draws attention to its quiet strength and resilience. Even in stillness, there is a sense of purpose—a connection to the environment and the stories etched into our being.