Stamen Dance of Joy
Stamen Dance of Joy, 40x30
This colorful work hypothesizes a new species of bloom. During its creation, I was trapped by my fascination with plants that give the appearance of being alive, via their behavior. My thinking focused on the visible joy a plant must feel at being alive. The stamens reflects that sense of free flowing joy in their “dance”. The hard edges and linear precision were much fun to work.