Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.
56 x 38 cm
Watercolour on paper
2021
One Blessing
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This artwork began with an admiration for the multitude of colours found in clusters of flower petals. Upon closer observation, it was noted that these petals often displayed more than one hue, with varying bud colours as well. This native Japanese shrub can grow tall, reaching heights of around 1-2 meters and spanning widths of up to 2.5 meters. Its large, bluish or pinkish-hued petals tend to cluster abundantly. While presenting this plant with watercolour posed a challenge, it remained enjoyable. The intricacy of the clustered petals presented a particular difficulty for me, yet it also spurred me on to paint this plant more extensively.
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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