"Citrus Dream" emerges as an ethereal vision, a rhapsody in wax and hue that captures the soul of the orange in its myriad forms. Within this encaustic dreamscape, an orange branch gracefully unfolds, its limbs tenderly cradling the blossoms and fruit of the sacred orange tree. The composition is delicately poised against a celestial tapestry of turquoise, lime green, and white—colors that breathe life into the very essence of rejuvenation and vitality that the orange symbolizes.
This collage is not merely a visual feast; it whispers stories of ancient lore, where oranges were revered as the luminescent "Golden Apples" of immortality, coveted by Hercules himself from the enchanted Garden of Hesperides. It speaks of oranges as a divine gift, a fruit so prized that it was believed to be favored by Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Each brushstroke and layered texture in "Citrus Dream" serves as a testament to the orange's legendary prowess to captivate the hearts and souls of mortals and gods alike.
The work transcends mere artistry; it becomes a portal to a tale as old as time, inviting the viewer to savor not just the visual splendor of the orange but to delve into the mythic journey it has traversed. From the sun-kissed groves of the ancients to the sacred shrines dedicated to deities of love, "Citrus Dream" encapsulates the eternal allure and mystical essence of the orange, framing its story within the boundless realms of imagination and dreams.