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Marmalade Serenade
Globe Mallow
24 × 12 acrylic on wood panel
Second Bloom after the Monsoon Rains, 9/2024
$325
Marmalade Ember
In Marmalade Ember, the vibrant orange of the globe mallow blooms like a healing fire, embodying both the beauty and medicinal power of the desert. Known for its mucilage, which soothes and heals burns, the mallow’s flame-like petals offer a quiet yet potent reminder of nature's ability to comfort and restore. The warm, glowing hues evoke both the physical and emotional healing the plant provides, while the composition mirrors the dance of light and shadow in the desert. Here, the globe mallow becomes a symbol of resilience, offering not only visual warmth but also a deeper connection to the land’s ancient, restorative wisdom.
In Marmalade Ember, the vibrant orange of the globe mallow bursts forth like a healing flame, capturing both the radiant beauty and medicinal essence of the desert. Known for its mucilage, which has long been used to soothe and heal burns, the globe mallow embodies nature’s quiet power to restore and comfort. This painting draws inspiration from the plant’s second bloom, which emerges after the monsoon rains, a resilient resurgence that mirrors the transformative power of water and time. The glowing hues evoke not only the warmth of the desert sun but also the soothing balm that the mallow provides, offering both physical and emotional healing. In this work, the plant becomes a symbol of renewal—of life flourishing after hardship—and a reminder of the land's ancient, nurturing wisdom that is often hidden in plain sight. The shifting light and subtle textures reflect the ephemeral nature of this bloom, a fleeting yet powerful moment in the desert’s cycle of growth and recovery.
Marmalade Serenade
Globe Mallow
24 × 12 acrylic on wood panel
Second Bloom after the Monsoon Rains, 9/2024
$325
Marmalade Ember
In Marmalade Ember, the vibrant orange of the globe mallow blooms like a healing fire, embodying both the beauty and medicinal power of the desert. Known for its mucilage, which soothes and heals burns, the mallow’s flame-like petals offer a quiet yet potent reminder of nature's ability to comfort and restore. The warm, glowing hues evoke both the physical and emotional healing the plant provides, while the composition mirrors the dance of light and shadow in the desert. Here, the globe mallow becomes a symbol of resilience, offering not only visual warmth but also a deeper connection to the land’s ancient, restorative wisdom.
In Marmalade Ember, the vibrant orange of the globe mallow bursts forth like a healing flame, capturing both the radiant beauty and medicinal essence of the desert. Known for its mucilage, which has long been used to soothe and heal burns, the globe mallow embodies nature’s quiet power to restore and comfort. This painting draws inspiration from the plant’s second bloom, which emerges after the monsoon rains, a resilient resurgence that mirrors the transformative power of water and time. The glowing hues evoke not only the warmth of the desert sun but also the soothing balm that the mallow provides, offering both physical and emotional healing. In this work, the plant becomes a symbol of renewal—of life flourishing after hardship—and a reminder of the land's ancient, nurturing wisdom that is often hidden in plain sight. The shifting light and subtle textures reflect the ephemeral nature of this bloom, a fleeting yet powerful moment in the desert’s cycle of growth and recovery.