- “Blue Plum” is part of the “Contemporaries” collection.
- The plum tree is a recurring and recognizable motif in Petar Omčikus’s oeuvre.
- The inspiration comes from the trees in the yard of the artist’s studio near Paris.
- This motif developed through Omčikus’s long-term observation of seasonal changes in nature.
- Natural transformation — blooming, growth, and renewal — is translated into a personal visual language.
- The painting reflects the artist’s emotional and almost ecstatic response to nature.
- Omčikus described the blossoming plum tree as a miracle, overwhelmed by its beauty and vitality.
- The work conveys movement, rhythm, and the explosive energy of spring.
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