A Plentiful Harvest - Passion Flower and Fruit - Extra Large Artwork

A Plentiful Harvest - Passion Flower and Fruit
By HSIN LIN
7/12/2022
Acrylic on triple primed gesso stretched gallery-wrapped canvas.
The sides are painted Black. Ready to hang, D rings and wire attached at the back in gallery standard.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity. Sealed with clear varnish.
152.4cm (W) x 121.9cm (H) x 3.83cm (D)

Affirmation: What pleases us shapes our harvest.

To experience the changing of the seasons and to present moments, it has become a routine of mine to paint the first bloom in my surrounding during its flowering season. This artwork is inspired by the Passion Vine that I spotted in my neighbourhood close to my art studio.
I was fascinated by those interesting fringed petals and splendorous tendrils; the white petals shine bright like precious gems under the sunshine. 

Fun Fact about these unusual blossoms - Passion Flower Essence is used to purify and strengthen one’s connection to unconditional love even nowadays.
A Truly Special and Symbolic Gift- Passion Flower, was named by Roman Catholic priests in the 15th and 16th centuries for the Passion of Jesus Christ. There were old sayings that the flower's five petals and five petallike sepals represented the 10 faithful apostles. The circle of filaments in the centre of the bloomsome stands for the Crown of Thorns. 

Flowers always bloom in their own time without competing with other flowers. May we all bloom in our time in the best season. Hope you enjoy this artwork of mine. 

Artwork inspired by nature in Bayswater, Melbourne, Summer, 2022. -HSIN LIN