The concept behind Florescence is driven by two key ideas: growth and community. Aurora is a city experiencing significant growth, from its built environment to the natural flora covering its rolling hills. The artwork draws on patterns found in both human activity and nature to create an artistic ecosystem that mirrors this sense of development and transformation.

The theme of community is represented through vibrant color transitions, symbolizing the diversity of Aurora’s residents. These colors work together as a cohesive composition, yet each hue maintains its individuality, much like the unique voices within a connected community. The openness of the design is inspired by the vast prairie landscape that surrounds the city, with its interconnected ecosystem serving as a metaphor for the people of Aurora.

Formally, the installation starts with 2D patterns that seem to grow off the walls, evolving into suspended elements that float through the space. These components are designed to look as if they’re being carried by the wind down the architectural “canyon,” visually connecting the artwork throughout the Recreation Center’s atrium, and creating a cohesive experience that invites exploration and engagement.