Across Woodland Monarch, Crowned by Shadow, Crowned in Moss, and Forest Crown, the mushroom becomes more than a botanical subject. Enlarged and isolated, it takes on the presence of a quiet woodland sovereign – rooted close to the earth yet monumental within its environment.
Viewed individually, the mushrooms appear almost portrait-like. Their distinctive caps, strong stems, and textured surfaces give each one its own character, while Alvi’s expressive brushwork transforms the surrounding woodland into a rich interplay of colour, earth, and vegetation.




