The flowers still speak softly as summer fades away. The series 'Indian summer whispers' is about the beauty of impermanence.
A hydrangea at the end of its flowering period. The flowers are no longer bright, but show soft nuances of pink and a hint of blue. The discolourations give the flower a subdued beauty, as if it is slowly saying goodbye to summer.
I wanted to capture this moment because it is such an intermediate stage: no longer full of bloom, not yet completely withered. It is precisely in this transition that the hydrangea shows a unique layering, a story of time and change.
The image exudes softness and a certain melancholy. It feels like a quiet reminder of warm days, combined with the first hints of autumn. For me, this work is about transitions and letting go, but also about appreciating each stage of beauty.
This is not a photograph, but a scan directly from the flower itself. This makes the colour gradations and fine details of the petals almost tangible. The subtle textures and hues take on a softness.
Hi, I'm Willemijn van Poppel, an artist with a mission: to bring more smiles into the world! Because I believe that a smile - no matter how small - not only brightens your day, but also makes the world a little more beautiful. If you love colour,.. Read more…