These artworks are part of the Sustain series. To connect the themes in my project to the history of American vegetable gardening, especially the WWII era victory gardens, where Americans grew 60% of their produce during the war, Ivana creates artworks with a vintage aesthetic. She wants to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when more people grew food in the backyard and community gardens. Ivana innovated a technique using mixed media and digital photography image transfer on aluminum to create these unique artworks in warm tones that recall the historic tintype process. Subtle inclusions of the contemporary urban environment connect us from our past to our present and the artworks highlight a means to a more sustainable future. To learn more click here to read the full artist statement
She Was Heckled by Bluejays
She Was Heckled by Bluejays
Can you recall a moment when you're picking raspberries and you pop one in your mouth, savoring that burst of sweetness while birds scold you from nearby branches? This artwork depicts that playful tension between you and the birds, both vying for the same ripe fruit. It celebrates the intimate pleasure of tasting fresh berries straight from the cane while you hear bluejays protesting loudly overhead. A single perfect blackberry rests on the lips, surrounded by raspberry leaves and berries. The composition is intimate and timeless. You can almost feel the slight give and taste that berry's tart sweetness bursting onto your tongue.
Created through an innovative mixed media technique, this unique artwork combines digital photography with acrylic paint and image transfer on aluminum. The warm sepia tones evoke a vintage aesthetic. The soft focus and monochromatic palette create something both sensual and nostalgic. It honors an era when people understood the simple pleasure of eating what you grow.
Envision this evocative artwork in your kitchen or dining space. It becomes a conversation starter. Your guests will be drawn to its intimacy and playful sensuality. For gardeners and foodies like you, this piece speaks to those precious summer moments when you can't resist tasting the fresh harvest. Place it where you prepare food. Let it remind you that growing your own means you get the first taste, bluejays be damned. This artwork celebrates the sensory pleasures of sustainable living.
“I was inspired to create the artwork because I noticed that every morning when I would pick the raspberries in my garden, that the neighborhood blue jays would perch over my head on the power lines, and make a huge racket! It was as if they were yelling at me, “Those are our raspberries! Go Away!” My pose was a bit of a taunt back at them! This artwork expresses the sensual enjoyment of the fruits of the garden. The raspberries are one of my favorite annual treats. I hope you can imagine their sweet tart flavor bursting in your mouth when you enjoy this artwork!”
This signed and numbered limited edition mixed media 8" x10" artwork is part of the Sustain series, created with archival materials for lasting beauty. It is coated in an UV light protection spray. Only 20 will ever be handmade by Ivana. Due to the handmade process, expect the edges of the image to vary slightly. The watermark is only for internet display and will not be on your art. There is a slight surface texture which results in small highlights when photographed. If you need help to envison 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. There is a slight surface texture which results in small highlights when photographed.
Currently no. 2/20 is available for you to enjoy.
