“Blooming Silence” #8 XL is a visual artwork by Nik Haku that presents the body as a surface of quiet occupation. The figure turns away, allowing blue flowers to grow along her back and hair, not as adornment but as presence. There is no eruption—only a slow, silent takeover. Flesh and stem merge into a single form suspended in stillness. Silence here is not empty; it is where growth settles and remains. Artist’s statement: This piece explores blooming as a state of absorption rather than release. The body does not open—it yields. Flowers symbolize what grows when nothing is spoken. Silence becomes a space where transformation happens quietly and stays. Artwork details: • Limited Edition: 1/10 Printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Premium Silk Paper and is sold unframed. Its elegant finish and subtle texture lend a sophisticated appearance, with vibrant, rich colors. The paper’s natural resistance also helps protect the print from fingerprints and scratches. Each piece is individually numbered and signed, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The print is carefully rolled, packaged, and shipped via tracked and insured express courier from Spain to destinations worldwide. About the artist: I’m Nik Haku, a visual artist and photographer exploring the space between the real and the altered. My practice blends multiple techniques —primarily photography, complemented by painting— to construct images that move fluidly between mediums. My work spans portraiture and landscapes, beginning with photographic capture and evolving through painting, AI, and digital manipulation. I aim to create visual worlds where memory, identity, and imagined space overlap, dissolving the boundaries between what is seen and what is felt.