InstaBouquets

The DMA is positively blooming with floral still-life paintings this winter, thanks to the amazing works on view in Bouquets: French Still-Life Painting from Chardin to Matisse. Visitors can enjoy these paintings and even find a bit of creative inspiration in a sketching gallery, outfitted with a fresh floral arrangement, drawing supplies, and a place to display their drawings.

Inspired by the exhibition, DMA staff took a turn curating their own still-life creations. From traditional to offbeat, we hope you enjoy these interpretations of this classic genre that has inspired artists for centuries. If you’re feeling inspired, create your own still life and post it to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #BouquetsDMA—you may just see yourself retweeted!

Reagan Duplisea – “Jimmy the Printer.” (It’s in memory of my grandmother)

In part, I am inspired by image-cropping choices made by a few artists in the Bouquets exhibition, such as Paul Cezanne, where the flower(s) doesn’t necessarily hold a central position. Gathering a small collection of objects with personal meaning and varied textures also influenced my composition.

– “End of Day Still Life” – Wednesdays are my busiest days. When I get home, I’m equally satisfied and exhausted. Nothing is going to get put away, everything goes on the table at the end of the day.

Anthea Halsey is the Senior Marketing & Social Media Manager at the DMA.