Modern botanicals — Akemi Marchi

It is amazing how botanical illustration is still appreciated around the world! Despite having been around for centuries, its purpose has changed during time. While it was first used for medical research looking to cataloguing plants, it is nowadays mostly appreciated for its aesthetic value. There are many modern botanical artists around, some with extremely innovative styles. However, I still feel fascinated mostly by the old botanical art prints.

I think the vintage look, the mastering of realistic rendering of artists and the immediacy of the subject are what make antique botanicals a beloved subject. To me, this antique art form also brings with it the flavour of an escapist world made of Victorian glasshouses and countryside villas, which I very much feel attracted to.

In this blog post, I want to share with you some visuals related to the botanical style. I will blend photos of inspirational places and my artistic take on botanicals (all photos and art pieces are mine!).

As someone who loves (almost) anything minimal and imbued with a graphical feel, I have allowed myself to re-imagine botanical art in a modern, minimalist way. Hope you will enjoy this visual voyage!