Trailing Periwinkle (Vinca major)

Trailing Periwinkle (Vinca major), n.d. Watercolour on paper by Caren Heine

Trailing Periwinkle (Vinca major), n.d. Watercolour on paper by Caren Heine

Name/Title

Trailing Periwinkle (Vinca major)

Entry/Object ID

2014.08.08

Description

Painting This image depicts a blue trailing periwinkle (Vinca major) situated mostly in the upper right triangular half of the composition, with a reflected shimmering effect in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium

Watercolour on paper

Context

Periwinkle or vinca in its sub-species is commonly grown as an ornamental plant for its evergreen foliage, spring flowers, and groundcover or vine use. Native to the western Mediterranean and into Europe, it was known in folklore as the “flower of death” because its vines were woven into headbands worn by dead children or criminals on their way to execution. Common now in North America, some sub-species are considered invasive in temperate climates.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Caren Heine, AFCA

Role

Painter

Date made

n.d.

Time Period

21st Century

Notes

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Born in Victoria, B.C., Caren Heine is recognized as one of Canada’s most gifted botanical artists. Daughter of artist Harry Heine and sister of artist Mark Heine, she began exhibiting as a professional artist herself at age 14, specializing primarily in botanical subjects in watercolour, but she is also known for architectural and animal subjects in watercolour, acrylic and pastel. In 1979 the Federation of Canadian Artists recognized her talent by electing her to the status of A.F.C.A. when she was then only 20, the youngest artist yet to be so honoured. She has exhibited in both solo and group shows across North America, and also with the Royal Society of Painters in Miniature in London, England. She has also exhibited in traveling shows in Canada, the U.S.A. and Europe, sponsored by organizations such as The University of British Columbia and the Canadian Nature Federation. She is also an experienced muralist and illustrator, and has won multiple commissions from the Canadian Mint. Active in the arts community, she has taught many classes and workshops, as well as hosting international teaching tours with her renowned artist father and brother for the past two decades. She has traveled widely in Europe and beyond.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature, Label, Title

Location

Signed lower right: Caren Heine

Transcription

Artist Label (pre-printed and pen/ink): CAREN HEINE, AFCA BRENTWOOD BAY BRITISH COLUMBIA TITLE and Number 8622 "Trailing Periwinkle" Medium Watercolour Size 28"x21" REPRODUCTION RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE ARTIST OR HER ASSIGNS

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Support

Height

53.3 cm

Width

71.1 cm

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Date

Jul 29, 2014

Notes

Lunds Lot # 131