Wick the Melting Candle | MOMENTO MORI Collection | Art with Sara Rose

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Memento Mori Collection The Memento Mori Collection is a series of original ACEOs inspired by the centuries-old reminder to appreciate life's fleeting moments. While the phrase literally means "remember you must die," I've chosen to explore it through a gentler lens, one of remembrance, transformation, and the quiet beauty found in imperfect things. Wick burns quietly through the darkness, reminding us that even the smallest light can endure. Each character reimagines a traditional symbol of mortality as a soft, pastel companion, blending kawaii charm with subtle gothic influences. Rather than focusing on fear, these tiny originals celebrate resilience, nostalgia, hope, and the beauty that can be found even in change and decay. Every ACEO is an original, hand-drawn and painted piece by Sara Rose created with care and designed to be both collectible and meaningful. Together, the collection invites viewers to slow down, cherish the present, and find comfort in the stories we carry with us.