a visual exploration of deep disappointment and unspoken sorrow. The painting's heart is a Black Dahlia, a symbol of mystery and dark beauty, surrounded by a bouquet of yellow carnations. Traditionally, yellow carnations represent disappointment.. The overall effect is a sense of loss and a beauty tinged with sadness. This piece speaks to those moments when what was promised or hoped for turns into disillusionment, leaving behind a lingering sense of what could have been.