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Bittersweet Bloom
This three-color linocut print features a surreal still-life composition centered around an anthropomorphic milk carton holding a bouquet of vibrant poppy flowers. The carton, rendered with simplified yet expressive linework, stands upright with arms gently cradling the delicate blooms—symbolizing a fragile balance between nourishment and transience.
At the base of the carton rest a full lemon slice and a halved lemon, their circular forms providing contrast to the angular lines of the carton. The lemons introduce a note of acidity and freshness, both visually and symbolically, evoking the complex interplay of sweetness and sourness in life.
The print uses three carefully chosen colors to distinguish elements: one for the background and base shapes, another for mid-tones and shadows, and a third for highlights and details—emphasizing the textural contrast between the soft petals, glossy carton, and dimpled citrus.
Through bold carving and layered inking, this print captures a whimsical yet contemplative mood, blending domestic familiarity with unexpected emotion.
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At the base of the carton rest a full lemon slice and a halved lemon, their circular forms providing contrast to the angular lines of the carton. The lemons introduce a note of acidity and freshness, both visually and symbolically, evoking the complex interplay of sweetness and sourness in life.
The print uses three carefully chosen colors to distinguish elements: one for the background and base shapes, another for mid-tones and shadows, and a third for highlights and details—emphasizing the textural contrast between the soft petals, glossy carton, and dimpled citrus.
Through bold carving and layered inking, this print captures a whimsical yet contemplative mood, blending domestic familiarity with unexpected emotion.
