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
Chive Blossom in May
Chive Blossom in May
When you grow your own garden, you discover moments that feel timeless and almost sacred, where a single flower causes a moment of reflection and awe. This artwork celebrates that profound moment in early spring when you pause to appreciate the renewal of the seasons. Here a chive blossom's delicate petals radiating outward in perfect formation with the sun sparkling on the raindrops catches your attention. It honors the deep interconnection between care for the earth through gardening and the quiet beauty that emerges when you slow down to truly see what you've nurtured. Created through an innovative mixed media technique, this unique artwork combines digital photography with acrylic paint and image transfer on aluminum to evoke the warm, sepia tones of historic tintypes. The vintage aesthetic captures the intricate structure of the chive blossom against a soft, blurred background, with each petal rendered in luminous detail. This technique honors the legacy of victory gardens, when Americans grew their own food and understood their direct connection to the earth. The weathered edges and warm monochromatic palette remind you that this tradition of growing and eating seasonal healthy food is as vital today as it was generations ago.
Envision this contemplative artwork in your kitchen or dining room, where it becomes a daily reminder of the sacred beauty found in your garden. Every time you prepare a meal with fresh herbs from your garden or farmers market, this piece will deepen your appreciation for the interconnected web of life that sustains us all. It's perfect for foodies, gardeners, home cooks, and anyone who finds profound meaning in the simple act of growing food.
“After a spring rain, I went out into the garden with my macro lens on my camera to explore what I could discover at a tiny scale. I noticed the raindrops were still clinging to this chive blossom and sparkling in the early morning sunlight. I felt a sense of awe in the beauty of nature even at the smallest scale, so felt compelled to make 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.
Currently no. 1/20 is available for you to enjoy.
