Discover the art and science of the color yellow in "Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration." Explore various plants that yield yellow dyes and pigments, showcased through artwork and dried materials from the Denver Botanic Gardens' School of Botanical Art & Illustration. The exhibit features display cases with dried plant materials that are instrumental in creating yellow dye, transitioning from plants to pigments to colored textiles.
"Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration" is presented by the Denver Botanic Gardens and is partially sponsored locally by the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation. Be sure to check it out from now through January 1st.
Exhibit Highlights are as follows.
- Admire artwork created by colored pencils, watercolors, graphite, ink, and mixed media.
- Explore 15 pieces of botanical art (colored pencil, watercolor, graphite, ink, and mixed media), featuring the daffodil, Buddha’s hand, sunflower, pansy, tomato, and more.
- Investigate different pigments from plant-based dyes, including turmeric, saffron, Dyer’s rocket, safflower, plains coreopsis, and marigold.
- Watch a video to learn how pollinating insects see yellow.
- Explore the world of yellow fruits, flowers, and vegetables through illustrations.
- Enjoy this exhibit in both English and Spanish.
For more detailed information please visit Golden Opportunity: Botanical Illustration | Fernbank Museum of Natural History
