Private Garden | Needham, MA

This colorful memorial was inspired by Japanese prints. The left panel represents birth, with a butterfly approaching a flower; the right panel represents death, with a bird capturing a spider.

The bold sans-serif lettering pairs nicely with the traditional Japanese script, which translates to “fond remembrance.”
A black granite frame enhances the sparking white Danby marble.

At the family’s request, this memorial embodies the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi—the beauty found in imperfection.