Liquidambar Green

This botanical artwork is based on a photograph of the leaves and fruits of a sweet gum tree (Latin name liquidambar styraciflua) in autumn. In other seasons, this tree looks fairly unremarkable but in the fall, there's no limit. The star-shaped leaves turn all shades of green, yellow, orange, red and almost purple. Together with the spiky fruit balls, the foliage of the amber tree is a feast for the eyes every year.

I copied a photo of those leaves and fruits, rotated it, and overlaid it transparently. The result is this kaleidoscopic image in which, despite the abstraction, elements from the original photograph can still be recognized.

Another adaptation of the same photo resulted in a sister image, titled Liquidambar Red, also for sale in my shop. Together, Red and Green form a diptych but can also be hung on the wall separately.

Created by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration.

This artwork is offered by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration

My work can be found in the border regions of photography, painting and computer visuals. With my company 3Develop I do work in commission but I use the same techniques, skills and software to make free work.

World maps and reliefs made from unique materials, vintage postcards, and futuristic space art, graphic interpretations and painterly edits, artist impressions, and abstract geometric art. But also more "traditional" photography of cities and landscapes, plants, and textures.

Originally trained as an architect and living in Rotterdam, I draw significant inspiration from the architecture and history of Roffa/Rotjeknor/Bokitodonk. Additionally, travels to places like Iceland and Great Britain, as well as walks in the Netherlands, provide ample material for my work.

All the pieces in my webshop are carefully selected for their suitability as wall art. The possibilities with the professionals at Werk aan de Muur are nearly endless: from canvas and photo prints to aluminum and acrylic glass. Square or round, framed or unframed. From an A4-sized print to wall-covering wallpaper. The perfect wall art for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or even balcony and garden!

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