The serene blue color palette of the cyanotype conjures the inner peace Ivana experiences through connecting with the life giving capacities of the earth, through cultivation and care of her organic garden. To learn more, click here to read the full artist statement about the Sustain Series.
Beach Plum in August
Beach Plum in August
Have you discovered a wild beach plum bush heavy with fruit? Remember that peaceful moment when you pause, noticing the delicate clusters of plums nestled among silvery leaves, feeling time slow down around you. This artwork captures that serene, contemplative connection you feel when you're present with growing things. It celebrates the simple act of harvesting nature's wild abundance, reminding you that some of the sweetest gifts come as an unexpected surprise.
Created through the historic cyanotype contact print process, this handmade artwork transforms the beach plum bush into luminous shades of Prussian blue against deep indigo. You can see every leaf, every cluster of ripening fruit, rendered in that distinctive cyanotype color that feels both vintage and timeless. The hand-brushed light sensitive coating shows the marks of the artist's hands at work, while the rich blue tones capture the cool, meditative mood of late summer. This centuries-old sun-printing process creates something truly unique. No two cyanotypes are exactly alike, and those subtle variations in tone and texture are part of what makes each one special.
Envision this tranquil artwork in your kitchen, dining room, or study, where it becomes your daily moment of calm. Your guests will pause when they see it, drawn in by that unmistakable cyanotype blue and curious about the delicate botanical details. For foragers, gardeners, and foodies like you, this piece speaks to your love of observing plants through the seasons. It connects you year-round to those precious late summer moments when you wander among fruiting bushes, when you're fully present and grateful for nature's quiet generosity.
“The beach plum (Prunus maritima Marsh.) is a wild, native plum that grows in abundance along the beaches, among the sand dunes, and on the coastal plans from Virginia to Nova Scotia. I like to plant native plants in my garden to support the native pollinators, who are vital to produce all the food I grow in my garden. So I trialed it in a pot at my home to keep it modestly sized. It was so delightful that I wanted to show it off in this artwork! ”
This signed and numbered handmade cyanotype contact print is created using the Prussian blue cyanotype process on 65% recycled cotton archival watercolor paper, ensuring both longevity and connection to photographic artistic traditions dating back to the 1840s. Each cyanotype is hand coated with a hand-crafted light-sensitive iron based emulsion in the darkroom, exposed in UV light, and developed in vinegar water. This process introduces subtle variations in brush marks along the edges and tone that are integral to this historic process. Due to the handmade nature of cyanotype printing, no two prints are exactly identical. The watermark is only for internet display and will not be on your artwork. The artwork comes unframed. This artwork is available in a limited edition of 15 at 8"x 10", 3 at 20" x 24", 2 at 24" x 30" +1 AP at each size. Each piece is signed and numbered. If you need help to envision how it will look a free digital mockup is available so you can see exactly how it will look in your space before adding it to your collection. Contact Ivana for this service.
