
Cathy Ledeker
"SIN, VIRTUE & THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS"
These fourteen jewel-like watercolors are richly embellished with color and symbolism and classically gilded with 23 carat raised gold. Each Deadly Sin and its corresponding Heavenly Virtue is displayed as a pair – balancing truth. Based upon my research into the fascinating language of flowers, the illuminated works include floral and herbal references as well as pearls of wisdom and elements of foreshadowing.