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
Rhubarb Bounty in June
Rhubarb Bounty in June
You know that moment when your rhubarb patch produces so abundantly that you need help carrying it all? Can you imagine the weight of those thick, cool stalks in your arms, the tart green smell of crushed rhubarb leaves mixing with spring soil? Picture yourself gripping armfuls of crisp stems alongside someone you love, both of you laughing at the sheer volume of what the garden has given. Pale hands clasp together around a dense bundle of long rhubarb stalks. The smooth, luminous skin of the hands contrasts against rough, papery leaves with prominent veining. Massive rhubarb foliage in varying shades of sepia creates dramatic movement obscuring the gardener's face. This artwork expresses the abundant gratitude that comes when the garden gives more than you hoped for and you realize the blessing of sharing that plenty.
Envision this joyful artwork in your kitchen or dining room, where guests who garden will immediately recognize that moment of happiness from harvest abundance. Friends will share their own stories of crops that exceeded expectations and the pleasure of sharing bounty with loved ones. This piece celebrates both the generosity of well-tended soil and the human connections that deepen when we share what we grow.
“I was inspired to create this piece because of the joy and gratitude I felt for the abundance my garden provides. It expresses that feeling of accomplishment mixed with wonder at nature’s generosity. I am passionate about growing my own food around my urban home. Since I live in New England, the climate is perfect to grow rhubarb. I love the sweet-tart flavor in bakes, jams, cakes, and pies. It also is a beautiful landscape plant that looks lush and tropical.”
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. 2/20 is available for you to enjoy.
