1845...
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| The Ghost Orchid...Dendrophylax lindenii |
Pepeluali 1845
Tracked Jean Jules Linden, a key player in the orchidaceae expedition, to Cuba.
Discovered a most extraordinary specimen--The Ghost Orchid--in the forests of Sague & Nimanima.
The rhyzomes are under my protection.
Will continue to investigate connections.
Your most faithful servant, L.
Invited to the Rabaina Tobacco Plantation
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| Detail of the orchid roots and crackled paint effect |
Jean Jules Linden (Belgium), Nicolas Funck and Auguste Ghiesbreght went to Cuba in search of
the rarest orchids for their benefactors. Who are these so-called benefactors?
Why are the forests being stripped and decimated to obtain these precious specimens?
The investigation brings L closer to understanding the greed & obsession of these collectors.
L consults the curanderos (naturalist healers)
and shared information on the healing potential of The Ghost Orchid
for the welfare of the many rather than the chosen few.
the expedition continues...
the expedition continues...
2012...
kaiapuni hoʻōla piha
Total healing environment. Lit., complete healing environment.
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| Ānuenue (rainbow) ending at Tripler Medical Center |
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| Majestic Ānuenue photo taken 23 February 2012 Moanalua Valley |
wow! what great art work. beautiful colours,
ReplyDeletegood day my far away friend, another stunning card. i am always amazed at the details, you take such care in the backgrounds. This orchid looks to me like the throne of a fairy queen.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a super flower :-)
ReplyDeleteYour card is just stunning! Love it
ReplyDeleteI love the crackle and backround details. We share a love for the orchid hunt. LarkspurVicki
ReplyDeleteIt's an orchid? It could also be one of those marvelous deep-sea creatures! Very fragile and beautiful! ♥
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of your ability. Such a beautiful flower and such a shame that people put such a high monetary price on it.
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
ah I bet it is even better to see the detail in real life, gorgeous card, and very beautiful flower, I am really enjoying your story line.
ReplyDeleteHow delicate and beautiful this is ... Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow! :) Great postcard, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and intriguing art and story, Lei!! Love your entries...
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Abby
I love your concept and ART!
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual orchid and how beautiful. I love your art work. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteJen x
Love your style, your card is gorgeous, stunning colours and your handwriting is a work of art in itself, beautiful! M
ReplyDeletelove the detective work of L. amazing and unusual flower. gorgeous color. really like the way you composed the photo on the backside of the card. Stunning rainbow.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always beautiful to see, but this one is even more impressive. The texture of the roots is amazing and the whole feel of the piece is quite spooky and ethereal :D XXX
ReplyDeleteoh my!!!! this is so amazing--it just pops right out when you click on your blog. It's so bright, and also sooo interesting. A lot to look at..and enjoy!
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