Richmond's Secret Gardens (2021)

Adrienne Moore

River Parkway and Cambie Road. South-east corner?.

Area: City Centre
Location: At intersection.

Materials: Digital print on adhesive vinyl

Program: Unique Programs
Ownership: Civic
Sponsored By: City of Richmond

Description of Work

Digital reproduction of original paintings by artist.

Artist Statement

WATERLILY GARDEN

Close by the dike and edging on to Garry Point Park is one of the most natural, unspoilt lily ponds in the City of Richmond. It harbors many varieties of waterlilies and lily pads. This natural garden blooms in spring and attracts large families of ducks, geese, beavers and tortoises living below and above the surface of the milky green water as dragonflies hover in the air. High up above the pond in the tall trees nest majestic golden eagles, hawks, owls and smaller birds all foraging for food. When the snow geese arrive at the end of winter, the pathways are converted into a sea of white feathers which attracts huge crowds and young families to marvel in their flight. For a painter this garden is special because it represents a quiet retreat and a meditative space to capture the magic of a garden.

SECRET GARDEN

The City of Richmond has been aptly named the Garden City and because the well-tended city gardens have provided joy to the population hungering for release from the hub bub of everyday life. This artwrap celebrates the essence of a wild garden situated off a quiet street close to Finn Slough where the flowers grow and thrive in the fertile waters on the side of a historical waterway. This secret garden which I painted lends a fleeting moment to another age of enchanted gardens from a Medieval fairy tale. Foxgloves, cherry blossoms, poppies, wild roses, lavender and honey suckle all unite to fill the air with fragrance and provide an opportunity for the plein air painter to discover inner peace.