When one pays homage to the _departed_, what unfolds? "Décorés" - a French word meaning "awarded" or "gilded" - delves into the realm of fleeting beings who are bestowed with the precious metals of gold and silver. Through a fortuitous yet deliberate interplay, figurative entities emerge, bearing organic characteristics that defy all sense of proportion. From extraterrestrial beings to minuscule cellular organisms, this collection encompasses both the monumental and the infinitesimal.