Phragmipedium sp.
32 x 34 cm
Watercolour on paper
2022
Lady Slipper
IDR 2.000.000
The first time I saw this plant with its adorable and uniquely colored flowers was at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Although I really wanted to paint it, I was hindered by the requirement that it had to be a species native to Indonesia for the exhibition organized by IDSBA. I hadn’t had the chance to study some native species for this orchid yet, so I created this painting for another IDSBA challenge. This first online exhibition provided an opportunity for this adorable plant to be showcased. It was truly enjoyable to paint this, and I hope to soon find a native Indonesian species to paint.
Alexandria L. Prietama
Alexandria Prietama, known affectionately as Ally, was born in Bandung, Indonesia, and currently resides in Tangerang, Banten. Her artistic style, characterized by its realism, meticulously captures the intricate beauty found in the flora that surrounds us.
Her journey into botanical art began in 2019 when she joined the Indonesian Society of Botanical Artists (IDSBA). Since then, she has dedicated herself to refining her botanical art skills through participation in several workshops. Ally has showcased her talents in various exhibitions, including Ragam Flora Indonesia 2 in Yogyakarta, Ragam Flora Indonesia 3 in Jakarta, and Ragam Flora Indonesia 4 in Bandung, Indonesia.
Her artistic reach extends beyond her homeland, with participation in exhibitions in countries such as Singapore and Vietnam for the Flora of South East Asean (FSEA) and in Taiwan for TABA Plantae Documentary.
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