Artist Sue Foy Title Drooping Roses Year 2009 Meduim Oil *found in Sues Home after her Death The arrangement itself — roses at various stages of bloom, some drooping — almost invites interpretation. There’s a quiet dignity in the way the flowers seem to lean or bow, suggesting the passage of time, cycles of vitality and rest, or even an acceptance of impermanence. The purple vase, holding them together, provides a rich, grounding contrast against the soft whites, pinks, and reds, while the touches of purple in the blooms subtly echo that anchor.