Orchid and tropical bonsai show: into the mist

For Phipps Conservatory’s Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Into the Mist, I created a detailed, scientific colored pencil illustration of a Darwin orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale), which was incorporated into a display depicting an explorer’s table and notebook. Set in a weathered journal among props such as a magnifying glass and real orchids, the drawing appeared as if it belonged to a 19th-century naturalist documenting a rare find. This context connected the artwork to themes of exploration, evolution, and scientific curiosity while immersing visitors in the atmosphere of botanical discovery.

Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Display Photos Courtesy of Paul Vladuchick