Fabricio E. Valdés: A Silent Symphony of Moss and Sphagnum Fabricio E. Valdés, known professionally as r. fiorella aguilar, is a bryologist – a scientist specializing in the study of mosses – whose artistic endeavors transcend mere scientific observation to create deeply evocative botanical illustrations that capture the essence of these unassuming organisms. Born in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, in 1902, Valdés’s fascination with bryo…