Indian Corn - Nature's Kaleidoscope
Indian Corn, a humble staple,
unveils a conspicuos treasure
at a closer look
A kaleidoscope of colours before my eyes …
Text and all images © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
Nature offers myriad colours and compositions even in the humblest of dwellers. Spread along our daily routine, they fill me with awe: gleaming dewdrops on a leaf, the intense labour in an ant trail, the delicate pattern of a cobweb, the intricate design of a dragonfly wing or the mineral glitter on a small rock. Art in its subtlety lies before me day after day.
Humble and Beautiful
I find inspiration in the simple and many times overlooked elements of Nature. My soul stirrs in emotion when I discover, at a closer look, those elaborated forms, the patterns and intricacies, the sheer beauty of ordinary elements.
Indian Corn, a humble staple, unveils a conspicuos treasure through its glorious colours and radiance. It teaches us how humble can be beautiful, how a basic staple can carry sheer elegance and intricate patterns.
Scintillating like tiny jewels …
Image © Copyright Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
Indian Corn with its array of vibrant colours is the natural form of the corn ear. Conversely, corn ears of a single colour, like yellow or white, are products of human selection and modification.
You may wonder why Indian Corn carries such an array of stunning colours. You may wonder what produces such a variety of hues …
A basic staple, yet glorious and intricate
Image © Copyright Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
A Conspicuous Treasure
Each grain carries its own colour because the pigment aids in the defense against diseases. Hence, each corn ear is a unique piece of Nature’s art. I learn from this simple and pretty plant a good lesson on survival.
A miraculous tapestry carrying kaleidoscopic colours unveils before my eyes. Golden hues, pastels, red, black dissolving into coppery brown, white, mauve turning into magenta, ochre, pink mixed with orange. Each grain carries a delicate rainbow scintillating like a polished marble. Myriad combinations bring to life the glorious colours of Indian Corn.
Tiny jewels exude life and vibrancy
Image © Copyright Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
The humble and simple natural elements around us carry conspicuous beauty and wisdom. It is up to us to pause for a while, observe and listen.
These are the links to my artwork on Indian Corn:
Indian Corn Chartreuse
Indian Corn Harvest
Indian Corn Tapestry
Indian Corn White
Indian Corn Tips
Enjoy,
Carmen
Text and images © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
Nic Relton
Ok i live in England and I have never seen corn like this!!! It is amazing!!!! Your pics are wonderful too : ))))