Bianca Nemelc
In Between, 2023
Archival pigment print
Edition of 25 with 5AP + 1PP
Hand-embellished, signed and numbered by the artist
$1,200
In Between is part of a new series that casts the flower as a home for growth and nourishment for the Brown figure. Deemed "flower bodies" by the artist, abstract figures—delineated by umber, curved forms—become landscapes nestled between petals and leaves. This particular work crops in on a singular, rust-shaded bloom from which a single bead of water drips onto a leaf below. The gradient background transitions from yellow to a muted shade of blue, evoking a transitory time such as dawn or dusk. Charged with mystery and sensuality, the flower becomes an anthropomorphic symbol that is open for bountiful interpretation. For this edition, Nemelc will additionally hand-embellish each print by painting new dew drops.
Nemelc notes, "Paying homage to the land is an important part of my practice. My artwork is rooted in a desire to create spaces for joy and rest within the natural world. As a New Yorker, being a steward to the land through my artwork is an impactful way to engage and to help foster these protected, ecological spaces within my city."
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