Novum Mundum Florum Horologium

2021 22.5”h, 21.75”w  collage and watercolour

The floral clock Linnaeus theorized was applicable only to Northern Europe.  The flowers in this floral clock represent those that open and close at fixed times in the New World.  This is a companion piece to the European version of a floral clock.

The flowers opening or closing times:   

queen of the night  closing 12-2 am

morning glory 3-5 am

purple poppy mallow 6-8 am

swamp rose mallow 9-11 am

quill flame flower 12-2 pm

spiny star cactus 3-5 pm

evening primrose 6-8 pm

moonflower 9-11 pm

• Watercolour