Tag: Flora

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Autumn Palette

On election day, the quietness of the forest brought this autumn palette. The colours are vividly related to pleasant summer memories.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) Autumn Palette [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.

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Oak Autumn Leaf

This oak autumn leaf (Quercus robur L.) contains the wisdom of the logistics in the empire of the sun. It is the place in the forest ecosystem where, from photosynthesis, sugars (as essential building materials) are produced and transported downwards to the stem and roots. This autumn leaf highlights in colours the structure and importance of the network.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) Oak Autumn Leaf [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.

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Aspen Autumn Leaf

It is time for reflection when autumn comes. The pattern of the decaying aspen leaf, tells us a lot about life and the functioning of its network. The leaf, with its unique photosynthesis, is an elementary link in the empire of the sun. From here, the ecosystems enrol.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2023) Aspen Autumn Leaf  [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.

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Pollard in Misty Landscape

Kruf, J. (2023)Pollard in Misty Landscape [fine art print]. Breda: Private collection.
This pollard in a misty landscape reflects the spirit of personal quietness and stillness. It expresses individual feelings of significant loss. With the branches being cut off, the meristemic power of the willow is unparalleled and a metaphor for resilience. A painting in dear memory of Wil Oldeman-Helder.

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Quercus Palette

On what is now the edge of a forest I found this 35 meter mighty pedunculate oak (zomereik, Quercus robur L.) in late evening light. The rich palette of its trunk tells the story. From 10 meter above ground onwards it had decided, many years ago, to form the basis of its mighty crown. It has become a place full of life.