Petunia 1925

This is Georgia O’Keefe’s ‘Petunia,’ but the date and medium are unknown. The flower, it’s a close-up, you know? It almost smacks you in the face. It’s not just about what's painted, but how. Notice that deep, velvety purple. It’s not just one color, it’s a million shades bleeding into each other. O’Keefe really knew how to build up color, layer by layer. You can almost feel the petals, the way they curve and fold. Look at where the light hits, those soft highlights near the center. See how she uses the paint to create volume, to make it feel alive? It's like she's inviting you to touch it, to crawl inside. The painting is both an intimate portrait and a grand statement, like a private thought shouted from a rooftop. This piece reminds me of Hilma af Klint, but with less math and more sex. Both artists expand and contract, creating a space where everything can be questioned.