The digital artwork shows a serene summer sky, bright blue and completely cloudless, like an endless canvas of tranquillity and simplicity. Against this minimalist background floats a single branch of a Japanese cherry, elegantly bending inwards from the edge of the picture plane. The tree itself remains invisible, emphasising the fragile beauty of the branch and its blossoms.
On the branch are four fully opened blossoms, each with a subtly varying shade of soft pink, almost translucent in the sunlight. Their petals seem almost weightless, like silk fragments that could be taken away at any moment by a summer breeze that you don't see but almost feel. Between these open flowers are four buds, tightly closed, still waiting for their moment to bloom. They are deeper in colour, almost cherry red, providing a visual balance between promise and fulfilment.
The composition is simple but loaded with meaning. The absence of people, movement or sound emphasises the stillness of the moment and leaves room for contemplation. The contrast between the vibrant blooms and the pristine sky reinforces the transience and beauty of nature. This artwork invites the viewer to contemplate the subtlety of the season, the fleeting nature of blooms, and the power of simplicity in a digital age.
Address: Opaalweg, Utrecht
Digital artwork from your own photo
Finished on: 22 March 2024
I think the world is beautiful in many ways. I want to show that with my work. I make my subjects sparkle extra with idealisation... Read more…