Page 6 - Paradise City Guide Spring 2018

Special Feature Flowers are magical in their
ability to bring joy into our
lives. The brilliant gold of
spring forsythia gives us hope
that the earth will once again
burst forth with life. Daffodils
dancing in the breeze make
us smile. The scent of roses
draws out the romance in all
of us. There’s no doubt about
it, each delicate blossom
masks incredible power.

David Gordon, “Tuscany Poppies”, oil painting;
Erin Moran, “Poppy, Rose & Pansy Bowls”, ceramic;
James Guggina,”Flower Teapot”, ceramic;
Ayesha Mayadas, “Freesia Necklace”.

Flower Power!

Enjoy a blooming good

time at Paradise City

Flowers have been exerting their influence over artists for centuries.
During the Dutch Golden Age of still-life flower painting, the world
went mad with Tulip Mania, paying thousands of Dutch guilders for a
single bulb. From Monet’s obsession with waterlilies to Andy Warhol’s
iconic Pop Art petals, flowers have taken center stage. They have
also played an important role in American culture, with poet Allen
Ginsberg coining the term flower power to symbolize peace and
non-violence during the Vietnam War.
“I must have flowers, always, and always.”

- Claude Monet

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