I wanted to capture the absolute freshness of this motif. The slender stems of the wild broccoli lie on a deep black background that makes the bright green literally shine - almost like emeralds in the dark. If you look closely, you will recognise the fine drops of water on the background and the florets.
For me, water symbolises life and purity. I was inspired by the moment during cooking when you have just washed the vegetables and the colours are at their most intense due to the moisture. I wanted to capture this brief moment of preparation before the cooking begins. The black background doesn't distract the eye; the focus is 100% on the structure of the plant.
The mood of this picture is very modern, clear and elegant. It does without anything superfluous.
In interior design, this picture is particularly effective in very modern, minimalist kitchens (e.g. high-gloss white or concrete look). The strong contrast between black and green looks very design-orientated and elegant. It shows: Fresh ingredients are used for cooking here and quality is valued.