PLANTS

The genesis of my latest series of illustrations goes back to a hot August day in the mountains when, sitting at a round table in a café, surrounded by tall chestnut trees, bushes and lush plants, my attention was caught by a magnificent hydrangea. Of course, the botanical subject moved away from it, but the creative journey started from there. That encounter triggered a new passion for collecting leaves during my walks in the woods. Precious organic treasures, each with a unique shape and colour, became the basis for my artistic exploration. In re-imagining them through my eyes, I embraced a deliberate departure from realism. In the landscape of my mind, forms became simplified, colour contrasts accentuated and the background became almost metaphysical.