Untitled (Woman with flower in front of head) 28 - 1940

This photograph, probably taken with a simple camera in 1940, captures a woman holding flowers. A larger flower playfully obscures her face, creating a sense of mystery. I imagine the photographer, perhaps a friend or family member, seeing the woman in the garden and thinking, "Hey, let's do something fun." I can imagine that light hearted sense of playfulness that would have surrounded this moment. The textures in this image are amazing: the soft petals of the flowers contrast with the rough bark of the trees and the corrugated surface of the house behind her. You can almost feel the summer air in this piece! Photographs like these remind us that art doesn't always have to be serious or profound; it can be a simple, joyful expression of everyday life. It’s also a reminder that creativity is all around us!