Hyacinthus
About the Artwork
The hyacinth – a study in transformation and hidden beauty. From a modest bulb resting at the side of the image, intoxicatingly fragrant blooms rise in all their splendor. Above, individual blossoms float as if suspended in air, each at a different stage of maturity, viewed from various angles – a quiet dialogue between becoming and being.
What fascinates me about this plant is its silent alchemy: how such abundance of color, form, and scent emerges from something so unassuming. The hyacinth heralds spring – not loudly, but with the certainty of first warm sunbeams and the promise that after every rest comes a flowering.
Botanical Details
- Species: Hyacinthus orientalis
- Common Name: Common Hyacinth
- Origin: Eastern Mediterranean
- Blooming Period: Early to mid-spring
- Fragrance: Intensely sweet, spicy
- Symbolism: Sport, games, playfulness
Pigments Used
PY150
Nickel Azo Yellow
A warm, golden yellow with strong tinting strength.
PBr101
Burnt Sienna
A warm, reddish-brown earth pigment with natural transparency.
PB60
Indanthrone Blue
A deep, powerful blue with extraordinary lightfastness.
PB29
Ultramarine Blue
A historic blue with a subtle violet undertone and granulating texture.
PR122
Quinacridone Magenta
A cool, luminous magenta with remarkable transparency.