Spring Colours

There’s a beautiful wildness in the spring colour that’s bursting out everywhere in Victoria as I write. “Dehiscence” is the biological word that describes the spontaneous rupture of flower buds or plant fruit pods that happens at this time, as plants become energised in the warmer weather and increasing daylight. In our human world this energy is infectious. Spring fever. The extra hours of sunlight are welcome as we enjoy longer natural light even in my studio. (See the new painting done Friday March 9). Although much of the universe appears mysterious, through observation, we can detect patterns and interpret meaning. Similarly, the often mystical experience of painting offers a new view of emerging landscapes, or those currently hidden.

Please celebrate with me the power of colour that is given to us in flowers, so that they can express their attractiveness to other creatures in the ecosystem. As an artist, my current journey will take me to a tracing family roots with some of architecture and landscape associated with that. Please stand by for reports and images as this unfolds!