by hilde orye
Watercolour
h: 48 w: 36 d: 1 (cms).
During my walks through the dunes, I noticed a delicate tapestry of tiny herbs woven into the sand. At first glance they looked rather unusual, with their large collars of leaves holding clusters of small white flowers. It is a modest little plant, easily overlooked by those who pass by too quickly. But when you pause and look closer, a quiet beauty reveals itself. When I looked it up, I discovered it was purslane (Dutch: postelein). The name immediately brought back warm memories of my grandparents. They used to make soup from purslane — simple, comforting, and full of flavor. The painting shows the purslane after a rain shower. The droplets are still on the leaves. Some of the leaves have wilted, others are still fresh. You see a small snail enjoying her lunch. Although the plant is mainly green, I liked the "50 shades of green" a lot.
£1020 (As exhibited.)
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by hilde orye
Watercolour
h: 48 w: 36 d: 1 (cms).
Unlike purslane, the Yellow Iris boldly claims the attention of the passer-by, particularly when set against the green of the meadow. Yet it is only when one pauses to look closely that her refined structure and delicate veining become visible, revealing that her exuberance is carried by subtle elegance.
£1035 (As exhibited.)
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