Since two years we own a garden. At the beginning it was a real threat. A sort of monster around the house. Today, it is a real pleasure. Never I would have thinking that this high-maintenance piece of earth would influence my painting.
Dandelions are somewhat fascinating. Blossom and decay are standing directly side by side. Full of hope, its fading refers to the next spring. In my childhood the floating seeds, which cover amazing long distances, invited me to dream.
But dandelions are also obstinate – they do not fear asphalt or concrete. In my childhood I often drew them.
Also bees love this strange plant. And what all it is able to do: The stem juice can remove warts and also ease the pain after insect bites. The tea of its roots is delicious.
For the ones it is weed which has to be removed. Chemical substances or digging out deep roots. But there are others who are thinking of the ❯ Great Piece of Turf
of Albrecht Duerer. And I am thinking of a tasty salad. In its leaves vitamin C and provitamin A are hiding.
Last but not least: On its stem it is possible to play music. Well, it is more a kind of trumpet noise.
Still Life with Dandelion