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
Picking Chive Blossoms in May
Picking Chive Blossoms in May
Have you ever moved slowly through your garden in the gentle morning light, gathering herbs with care? This artwork expresses that quiet tenderness, showing the gentle ritual of harvesting edible flowers from plants you've nurtured. A hand reaches out to pluck a delicate chive blossom, its soft petals clustered into a perfect sphere. The slender stems rise gracefully from the dark earth, each crowned with its own purple bloom. You can almost feel the papery texture of the blossom against your fingertips and smell the mild onion scent released when you brush against the leaves. The smooth stems contrast with the feathery, spiky texture of each individual floret. Behind the chives, the broad wavy leaves of rhubarb catch the sunlight. This is the peace that comes from tending living things with gentle hands and appreciating the beauty in every small harvest.
Envision this tender artwork in your kitchen or bedroom, where it brings a sense of calm and connection to the rhythms of the seasons. Guests who see it often share memories of their own herb gardens, favorite recipes using fresh chives, or the meditative quality of working with plants. It sparks conversations about the sensory pleasures of gardening, the joy of cooking with homegrown herbs, and how small rituals of tending and harvesting ground us in the present moment. This artwork celebrates the gentle relationship between gardener and garden, honoring the care we give to plants and the nourishment they offer in return.
“ Beautiful edible flowers are the best! Have you ever tasted chive blossom? If not, it’s like a light onion flavor with a floral aroma. It is a sophisticated addition to any salad. I wanted to highlight the blooms in the garden before I harvested them in this photograph.”
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.
