Inkdrops 028 – Dendrophylax Lindenii for “Zombie”

Here is a first look at Dendrophylax Lindenii – my lil’ 8×8″ violet graphite piece for Travis Louie’s “Zombie” group show, opening on May 25th at NYCs Last Rites gallery.

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Having just finished an Aeon Flux tribute diptych for Gag Me With a Toon 5, I’d been on an Egon Schiele (one of Peter Chung’s bigger influences) kick. Those of you familiar with his work probably recognize the hint at the pose from one of Schiele’s drawings of Mime Van Osen. This one:

I’ve always loved how odd and disjointed and shambly these portraits looked, and they immediately came to mind when Travis told me about the show’s theme. I also dig the sketchy quality, which I decided to keep for my piece, as well.

Dendrophylax lindenii_detail

And what exactly is a Dendrophylax Lindenii? It’s the Latin name for a flower called the Ghost Orchid. Since starting my Alien Botany series, I’ve become infatuated with orchids – it was only fitting to include them here.

6 Comments

Cristina May 1, 2013 at 12:40 PM/

I love it! The color is so delicious!

zoetica Post authorMay 1, 2013 at 5:14 PM/

Thanks, Cristina! I love this shade, too (and it matches my hair, which is always a plus).

Dawne May 2, 2013 at 7:57 AM/

LOVE IT! The color and the rawness of the image. It brought me back to animetronic anime from the the 80’s and how beautiful and disturbing it was at the same time! This should be a print to buy! ;) <3

zoetica Post authorMay 2, 2013 at 8:27 AM/

Dawne, thanks! Usually, I tend to over-polish everything, so letting this one stay raw felt really good. I’m glad it translated well, and – a number of peeps seem interested in this is a print, so I’ll see what I can do about that.