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
They Never Make it into the Kitchen
They Never Make it into the Kitchen
Have you crunched into a fresh sugar snap pea straight from the vine and grinned at the pure sweetness? This artwork expresses that playful delight, showing the simple joy of snacking in your garden on vegetables you grew yourself. Imagine yourself biting into a crisp green sugar snap pea while holding a handful of freshly picked pods. You can almost hear the satisfying crunch and taste the sweet, fresh flavor bursting in your mouth. The vintage sepia tones create a timeless quality that makes the playful subject even more amusing. The soft monochromatic palette unites every element, from the chain link fence in the background behind you to the vegetables in your grasp. The weathered edges of this handmade tintype give it an authentic vintage feel that contrasts beautifully with the lighthearted humor. This is the liberating joy that comes from embracing both the beauty and the joy that your garden offers.
Envision this playful artwork in your kitchen or dining room, where it brings laughter and reminds you not to take life too seriously. When your guests see it, they'll smile and share their own stories about the irresistible urge to snack straight from the garden. It sparks conversations about finding humor in everyday moments and how the best vegetables never make it to the kitchen because they're too delicious to wait. This artwork celebrates the playful delight you experience when your garden surprises you with gifts that nourish both your body and your sense of humor.
“My husband complains that he never gets any sugar snap peas because they never make it into the kitchen. That is because I sit in the garden and eat them all off the vine. I love the satisfying sweet crunch! I created this image to express the delight of enjoying these garden treats.”
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.
Currently no. 1/20 is available for you to enjoy.
