Michaelmas Daisies c. 1923

Editor: Manson’s “Michaelmas Daisies” is a still life, brimming with vibrant blooms. There’s a real energy in the way the colors blend. What symbols or visual cues stand out to you? Curator: Well, Michaelmas daisies, blooming near the autumn equinox, often symbolize closure, reflection, and even farewell. Note how the artist uses contrasting colors. What does that evoke for you? Editor: Perhaps a sense of duality? The joy of vibrant life against the backdrop of fading light? Curator: Precisely. It could also represent hope amid melancholy, a visual metaphor connecting to cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Editor: I see it now! Thank you. Curator: My pleasure. Art speaks when we learn to listen.