"The Unbroken Bloom"
A white amaryllis blooms vigorously against a weathered blue wall. The flower symbolizes the human soul: vulnerable and refined, yet simultaneously strong, steadfast, and unbroken. Against the traces of time and transience, a serene image of resilience, purity, and inner strength emerges.
The powerful lines and layered blue tones give the work a raw, contemporary appearance in which vulnerability and beauty reinforce each other.
This unique artwork is cut directly into linoleum, where the plate itself forms the final artwork rather than being used as a printing plate. The image is entirely handcrafted using carving knives and finished with relief printing inks, a protective coating layer, and a hardwood frame. The title and signature are branded onto the back.
Anneke Winterman creates independent work as well as commissioned pieces, has participated in group exhibitions and solo exhibitions in her own region, and several of her works have been included in various publications. Her inexhaustible source of inspiration is nature and her own imagination. She completed her studies at the Utrecht School of the Arts in 2005, specializing in Autonomous Visual Arts. For more information about her work, click on www.annekewinterman.nl
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsGreen, Blue, White, PinkMaterialOther, WoodNumber of items1Height80 cmWidth38 cm