Be Mine 1 features a close-up image of a calla lily that is at once sculptural and painterly, hallmarks of the iconic work of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. This image is meticulously composed and captures the sublime beauty of the flower. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique borrowed from the realm of classical painting, is evident in the stark interplay of light and shadow that defines this image. The contrast serves to accentuate the delicate, sculptural contours of the lilies. The close-up detail of veining in the petal gives this work an air of quiet drama and mystique. Part of the carefully curated art by TA collection, Be Mine 1 invites thoughtful reflection on the nature of beauty.