Art in Bloom

Amanda Valdez has translated her emotions from pregnancy and parenthood using textiles, texture, shape, and color. We share this desire to express the fabric and history of women’s work. Through the use of horticulture, our canvas is three-dimensional. New forms emerge through this medium, and the circle of life is replenished.

Hundertwasser’s astrologer suggested painting while unhappy. The title of this work suggests just that. We intended to showcase his emotions through color selection of floral material. Red symbolizes passion, yellow symbolizes friendship. Our use of dowels for floral support implies a foundation for hope, suggesting that through friendship, love can evolve.

One sip stirs my creaTEAvity.

Color, texture, and design are the essential elements of this mixed media piece by American artist, Stella Waitzkin. A vivid color palette is reflected by the choice of flowers. The vase and the driftwood provide elevation, line, texture, and cohesiveness. Placement of the flowers and driftwood constitute the layered design chosen to creatively interpret this assemblage and provide visual impact.

As we still quake from the aftershocks of the pandemic,
The Visit Home brings to the fore the theme of home as Sanctuary: a place to rest, perhaps to dream. Our choice of floral material, arranged to echo the horizontal image of the relaxing figure, reflects the artist’s colorful palette.

The myriad of colors, textures, and shapes of Miriam Schapiro’s collage inspired our floral design. Just as Schapiro surrounded Morisot’s beautiful painting with multiple patters and colors, we celebrated her artwork with clusters of vibrant flowers surrounding the centerpiece of white roses.

When we visualize this painting, we see wisps of colorful foliage, set in a reawakened lawn and a sunlit sky. The pink and beige bursts of color stand out against the sky.

Reflecting on the Water Purification Plant photograph gave us a feeling of serenity, peacefulness, and purity. The water sprinklers reminded us of white flowers spreading their petals up to the moon and beyond!

We took inspiration from the colors of the terrain that the artist, Joanne Mulberg, captured in her photograph. As stated by the artist, the photo was taken of the North Fork of Long Island. It appears to depict the end of the summer and after harvest. We tried to capture the Fall color change of the bushes and the dried-out earth and residue of the harvest. The North Fork holds fond memories for both of us and is near and dear to our hearts.

This photograph, Heckscher Lake Blue, by renowned artist and photographer William Grabowski has evoked memories of family winter outings ice skating on the frozen lake. Nature’s artistry has been forever preserved by the artist’s talent.

Slobodkina’s use of geometric abstract overlapping forms and unusual materials suggest the safety of a snug harbor. The tranquil blue waters and white sails are reflected in our use of colored panels and flowers.

Finding comfort and shelter in an unexpected way.