Many flowers contain hidden patterns which guide insects to pollinate
them.
These colours exist in the area of the spectrum not normally seen by
the human eye .
Hidden messages, revealed under blacklight, are a recurring idea found
in many paintings and installation pieces.
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| The Common Field Poppy also has many other local
names which are often highly descriptive. Names such as 'Headache'
refer to its reputed property of both causing and curing headaches, while
others such as Old Womans Petticoat are obvious. |
| Extravagance, pleasure and consolation are some of the meanings attributed
to the Common Field Poppy by the Victorians 'Language of Flowers'
These text elements can be seen when the painting is illuminated by blacklight. |
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Ultra violet blacklight illuminates
hidden areas of this painting
inspired by the chromatype patterns
created by opium samples |
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