Original artwork description:

“She Loved Flowers” by Inga Makarova is a visually and conceptually rich artwork that explores the fragility and complexity of human relationships. This mixed-media piece features a grid of dried flower bouquets, each paired with handwritten male names and reflective phrases. These names—such as Arseni and Valera—appear like artifacts of past relationships, with the flowers serving as mementos of love and loss.

Set against a bold magenta background, the artwork creates a striking contrast between the delicate beauty of the flowers and the raw vulnerability of the handwritten notes. Phrases like “Не звони мне больше” (“Don’t call me again”) and “Кто-то из Tinder” (“Someone from Tinder”) add a contemporary perspective, addressing fleeting romantic encounters in the digital age.

This piece is a profound meditation on love’s ephemeral nature and the way memories linger in both cherished and bittersweet forms. “She Loved Flowers” is ideal for collectors who appreciate art that tells a deeply personal yet universally relatable story.

Materials used:

Dried Flowers, Acrylic on Paper

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