Item 2023.002.04 - Monarda Fistulosa

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Monarda Fistulosa

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CA LGIC ART-2023.002.04

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  • c. 2023 (Creation)
    Creator
    Carstens, Courtney
    Place
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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2023.002.04: Painting

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Watercolour paint on a white sheet of paper. The painting is of an image of a multi-petaled flower. The petal has multiple skinny purple petals. At the base of the petals, are short green leaves. Below the flower head is a skinny straight green stem point down in about the middle of the page. On either side of the stem about half way down the stem are two green leaves. The leaves have darker green veins and points branching out on their sides. At the bottom right corner, there is a black maker’s mark. The whole painting is within a black frame.

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Mark / Inscription text: Carstens     
Mark / Inscription type: Maker’s Mark     
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Mark / Inscription technique: Written, black ink      
Mark / Inscription position: Bottom right corner      
Mark / Inscription language: English      
Mark / Inscription translation: N/A

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Paintings are done in the watercolour painting technique. Watercolour is a technique where dry pigment is mixed with a binder (usually gum arabic), then with water and applied with a brush. When the water dries, it is the binder that sticks the pigment to the paper.

Artist Courtney Carstens is particularly drawn to nature and botanicals. Her paintings beautifully capture the details and colours of the natural world, and she frequently experiments with new techniques that push the boundaries of her craft. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Courtney is also a certified permaculture teacher, having studied the principles of sustainable living and organic gardening.

Permaculture emphasizes the importance of using organic, sustainable methods of gardening and farming, and incorporates ideas such as biodiversity, soil health, and natural systems of pest control. In Ontario, permaculture is especially important when it comes to the cultivation of native plants and flowers. By planting and preserving these species, we can create a more balanced ecosystem, and help to maintain the delicate relationships between plants and their pollinators. Ontario is home to a diverse array of native plants and flowers, which all play important roles in the health and vitality of local ecosystems.

Monarda Fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties, often used in Indigenous medicine for digestive and respiratory ailments. Its scented leaves can be used in tea and perfumes.

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