Embroidered and appliqué textile on muslin professionally by Briana Ariel framed by carpenter Bri Reese (22 5/8 x 26 7/8 Framed)

| Norfolk Botanical Garden |

"Delicate Daughter" is a tender quilted textile piece that captures the precious essence of girlhood through the image of a beautiful young child. Created as a visual statement against our culture's relentless push toward premature maturity, this artwork serves as a gentle reminder that little girls deserve to be celebrated for their delicacy, innocence, and wonder—qualities too often rushed past in today's fast-paced world. The piece is a deliberate counter-narrative to the pressures that encourage children to grow up too quickly, instead honoring the fleeting beauty of childhood that should be protected and cherished.