Breathtaking pastel illustrations by Zaria Forman

The following has been doing the rounds on the likes of booooooom and colossal recently and with good reason. I was going to explain the beauty, passion and soul that has resulted in these truly awe inspiring soft pastel renderings, but I think it's best described in the artists own words:

'This body of work documents climate change through art. In a deeper sense, this series addresses the concept of saying goodbye on both a personal and global level. My mother, Rena Bass Forman, had conceived the idea for the voyage, but sadly did not live to see it through. During the months of her illness her dedication to the expedition never wavered and I promised to carry out her final journey. In Greenland, I scattered her ashes amongst crackling ice diamonds, on the towering peak of one of earth’s oldest stones and under the green glow of northern lights. She is now a part of the landscape she loved so much.' 

Beautifully and expertly executed, soft pastels seem a sobering and appropriate medium, considering the fragile state of these tranquil and humbling environments. Original artworks and prints are available through both Artsy and ArtStar. Enough reading, check out the sensational pieces below!