Not Resting on My Laurels
by Lori Kingston
Title
Not Resting on My Laurels
Artist
Lori Kingston
Medium
Digital Art - Photo, Digitally Altered
Description
I don't know that I have laurels to rest on, but somehow the dark green ring in this image brought to mind the phrase "resting on (one's) laurels" and that's where I went with the title.
This began as a photo of three pineapples in the produce section of the supermarket where I work; two had very yellow to brown skins, and the third was quite green. When I started to make a kaleidoscope with the photo, I decided on a 5-pointed pattern, rather than the 2 points I've been using a lot lately. No particular reason -- just wanted to change things up a little. I love how the green flower formed in the center -- I wouldn't have gotten it with a 2-pointed pattern!
In reading up a little about pineapples just now, I learned that they are actually considered succulents! Didn't know that! Also, as they grow, they start out as multiple flowers which over time merge into a single fruit, which is why there are so many shells and bracts on the skin -- they're remnants of those multiple flowers. And finally, according to Wikipedia, "Piña is a traditional Philippine fiber made from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Pineapples were widely cultivated in the Philippines since the 17th century for weaving lustrous lace-like luxury textiles known as nipis fabric. The name is derived from Spanish piña, meaning 'pineapple.'"
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December 1st, 2021
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