Title: Flowers for the Fallen Artist: CRS Technique: Mixed media / stencil style Surface: Wood panel Size: 30 × 40 cm This artwork is dedicated to more than 60 million people who lost their lives during the Second World War. It portrays a soldier offering a bouquet of red flowers to a young child—an image that contrasts the harsh reality of war with innocence, compassion, and hope. The soldier is rendered in monochrome, symbolizing memory, loss, and the weight of history. Behind them, an explosion of vibrant colors represents life, emotion, and the fragile beauty of peace. The red bouquet becomes the focal point of the composition, standing as a symbol of remembrance and humanity. This piece invites the viewer to reflect on the true cost of war and the importance of empathy, reconciliation, and peace. It is a quiet tribute to the millions of lives lost—and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, humanity can still offer flowers instead of weapons.