Lis Sam is a self-taught artist whose journey began in the world of street art. Born in Tunisia in 1989, he moved to France at the age of 11, where he developed a fascination for craftsmanship and the aesthetics of form. Drawn to artistic expression, he explored various creative paths, refining his sense of composition and detail. As with many artists, a single encounter would prove to be the turning point in his career. During a journey, he came across a work of art that profoundly resonated with him. This moment of revelation steered him toward a new artistic direction, inspiring him to push his creative boundaries. Over the years, Lis Sam dedicated himself to different projects, experimenting with form, texture, and medium. However, it was another pivotal moment that truly defined his artistic vision—a visit to a butterfly greenhouse in the south of France. The experience was nothing short of transformative. Surrounded by an explosion of colors and movement, he was captivated by the delicate dance of the butterflies. Their wings, flickering in the light, created fleeting shapes that, to his artistic eye, resembled abstract silhouettes. It was reminiscent of the way a child gazes at the sky, finding familiar forms in drifting clouds. At that moment, an idea took shape in his mind—one that would later evolve into Blossoming Girls. The greenhouse was a world of its own, teeming with life and vibrancy. The lush flora provided a stunning contrast to the ethereal grace of the butterflies, their colors blending seamlessly with the flowers around them. The scene was a living canvas, a perfect harmony of movement, light, and nature’s brilliance. For Lis Sam, it was a moment of pure inspiration—a fleeting vision that he knew he had to capture and preserve. It was in this suspended moment of grace that the essence of his project was born. Lis Sam’s artistic process is distinctive and deeply immersive. Every creation begins long before the final image takes form. In his studio, he meticulously prepares each shot, envisioning and assembling floral compositions that will serve as the foundation of his work. He takes great care in crafting intricate headdresses for his models, blending organic elements with artistic precision. Each piece is a fusion of natural beauty and human expression, carefully designed to evoke both fragility and strength. What makes his work so unique is the interplay between the real and the imagined. Inspired by the ephemeral beauty of nature, Lis Sam transforms fleeting moments into lasting art. His Blossoming Girls embody this vision, merging elements of the natural world with human emotion, resulting in a dreamlike aesthetic that is both captivating and deeply poetic. Through his work, Lis Sam invites viewers into a world where nature and artistry intertwine, where the delicate grace of a butterfly’s wings can inspire an entire artistic movement. His creations are more than just visual compositions—they are reflections of fleeting beauty, preserved in time, celebrating the ever-evolving dance between life and art.