Winding the Heart of Stone
Species: Winding Mariposa Lily (Calochortus flexuosus)
Habitat: Canyons of the arid Southwest
Location: Plateau Point, Arizona
Public Land: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: On sunlit slopes of the Grand Canyon, the Winding Mariposa Lily unfurls its delicate petals against a backdrop of ancient stone and endless sky. Its graceful curves and hues of ivory hues are rooted in crevices shaped by time and wind. It is a flicker of softness in a land carved by force. As the canyon breathes with heat and shadow, the mariposa lily opens to the sun, beauty breaking open in the heart of stone.
The Winding Mariposa Lily gets its name from its gracefully curved, twisting stems or petals that appear to "wind" or spiral, giving the flower a delicate, flowing appearance. The word “mariposa” means “butterfly” in Spanish, inspired by the flower’s bright, colorful petals that resemble the wings of a butterfly in flight. "Calochortus" comes from Greek meaning "beautiful" and "grass". Together, the name reflects both the flower’s elegant, winding form and its fluttering, vibrant beauty.
Fine art print on acid free, 100% cotton, bright or warm white, textured surface, archival quality paper. For more about papers I use click here.
Species: Winding Mariposa Lily (Calochortus flexuosus)
Habitat: Canyons of the arid Southwest
Location: Plateau Point, Arizona
Public Land: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: On sunlit slopes of the Grand Canyon, the Winding Mariposa Lily unfurls its delicate petals against a backdrop of ancient stone and endless sky. Its graceful curves and hues of ivory hues are rooted in crevices shaped by time and wind. It is a flicker of softness in a land carved by force. As the canyon breathes with heat and shadow, the mariposa lily opens to the sun, beauty breaking open in the heart of stone.
The Winding Mariposa Lily gets its name from its gracefully curved, twisting stems or petals that appear to "wind" or spiral, giving the flower a delicate, flowing appearance. The word “mariposa” means “butterfly” in Spanish, inspired by the flower’s bright, colorful petals that resemble the wings of a butterfly in flight. "Calochortus" comes from Greek meaning "beautiful" and "grass". Together, the name reflects both the flower’s elegant, winding form and its fluttering, vibrant beauty.
Fine art print on acid free, 100% cotton, bright or warm white, textured surface, archival quality paper. For more about papers I use click here.
Species: Winding Mariposa Lily (Calochortus flexuosus)
Habitat: Canyons of the arid Southwest
Location: Plateau Point, Arizona
Public Land: Grand Canyon National Park
Description: On sunlit slopes of the Grand Canyon, the Winding Mariposa Lily unfurls its delicate petals against a backdrop of ancient stone and endless sky. Its graceful curves and hues of ivory hues are rooted in crevices shaped by time and wind. It is a flicker of softness in a land carved by force. As the canyon breathes with heat and shadow, the mariposa lily opens to the sun, beauty breaking open in the heart of stone.
The Winding Mariposa Lily gets its name from its gracefully curved, twisting stems or petals that appear to "wind" or spiral, giving the flower a delicate, flowing appearance. The word “mariposa” means “butterfly” in Spanish, inspired by the flower’s bright, colorful petals that resemble the wings of a butterfly in flight. "Calochortus" comes from Greek meaning "beautiful" and "grass". Together, the name reflects both the flower’s elegant, winding form and its fluttering, vibrant beauty.
Fine art print on acid free, 100% cotton, bright or warm white, textured surface, archival quality paper. For more about papers I use click here.