Ash arises as a result of combustion, and decay is a chemical combustion reaction. Although the background pattern is seen in color, darkening is present, it is the beginning of a decay. In the foreground is the symbol meaning "future". After all, letters are symbols. The reason why it is plain to the ash symbol above is because it has already taken a pure form. In Flame, we see the traces of decay again, but there is a slight redness. Speaking of ash, I recommend Wong Kar Wai's movie Ashes of Time, it's very deep. Every three days will increase by 0.06 ETH, as I am dealing with another project, with his help this artifact will really fly. By the way, hi to David Lynch. Stay with art and health...