Clematite 1998

Constantin Flondor’s 'Clematite' is a watercolor exploration of a flower, a study in the way we look at things, really. There's a tenderness in the way he’s worked, letting the watercolor bleed and blend, as if he's coaxing the flower's essence onto the paper. I love how the paint is so thin, almost transparent, allowing the whiteness of the page to glow through. Take a look at the way he’s built up the petals with delicate washes, layering blues and purples. See how they kind of hover between presence and absence? It’s like he’s capturing the flower at different stages of blooming, from fully realized to just a ghostly outline. It reminds me of Agnes Martin's quiet touch, but with a botanical twist. Ultimately, Flondor’s work nudges us to see the world with a bit more wonder.