Magnólias e poetas

Les poètes sont des oiseaux tout bruit fait chanter. 

François-René Chateaubriand

As minhas magnólias são um poema da Natureza.

Para o (s) Pai(s)

Magnólias da Ásia
Shen Zhou (沈周, 1427-1509), Ming dynasty - daqui

«Magnolias (translated literally in Chinese as "Jade orchid") were often planted in the yards of residences in the old days, symbolizing the notion of "Pure as jade and clear as ice (玉洁冰清)" and "Wealth and position in halls of jade (玉堂富贵)." In early spring the magnolia often blooms before its leaves emerge, hence its alternate names of "Flower tree (木花树)" and "Flowers anticipating spring (望春花)." This work, from "Album of Sketching from Life (写生册)," features a sketchy rendition of magnolias in light colors. Very slight washes of blue were applied to the background, leaving the paper blank to make the pure white of the blossoms stand out. The artist used short, blunt lines to depict the branches and bark. Long arcing lines delineate the soft and tender quality of the flower petals, making them appear pure and refined while giving them a strongly calligraphic touch as well.»

«The magnolia was used often in Chinese art, either by itself or in combination with other plants. During ancient times, only the emperor was allowed to own magnolias. The name of magnolia pronounces Yulan in Chinese, meaning 'jade orchid'. The magnolia blossom symbolizes: a beautiful woman. Just as words have different meanings in different contexts, the meaning of painted magnolias was also fluid. Magnolia could mean "certainly" when used as the beginning of a sentiment with other symbols; acknowledge success at China's Hanlin Academy when painted along with with crab apple; and "pure and noble" when depicted with thoroughwort. Now magnolia lovers have one more choice to to bring the beautiful colors magnolia blooms into your home. We make various silk embroidered magnolia paintings, all hand embroidered with silk threads on silk.» Daqui