I mean, really think about them... the fact that they are the reproductive organs of a plant. I remember studying flower anatomy in biology, hearing words like fertilization, stamen, ovary, pistil...
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Georgia O'Keefe painted flowers in a sort of botano-erotic fashion. I love her paintings. They make me blush.
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Flowers are generally associated with female reproductive organs, but they can actually be either male or female or both.
I think about this every once in a while, especially when my Christmas Cactus blooms. The entire plant dresses itself in outrageous, enormous three-tiered flowers. They are so showy, so vivid. This is a plant that knows how to flaunt its sexuality. It seems borderline indecent.
Is it weird that I think about that? I am a freak, right?
Next time your honey gives you flowers or you give flowers to someone sweet, I think you should remember what they are; it makes it so much more suggestive, don't you think?
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I never really thought of flowers much that way. They are like women. Beautiful and attractive and want to reproduce :)
I think about that a lot because hanging in my living room is "The Flower Seller" by Diego Rivera. Very sexual.
I love that you said that Georgia O'Keefe's work makes you blush... I had never been able to put my finger on it before!
Great post!
"botano-erotic"
That makes me giggle like a little girl. Yes, I am 13 years old inside :)
Crazy! I was just at the MET in New York and I was explaining Georgia O'Keefe's paintings to my boyfriend. I don't think he got it, but in some it was quite obvious what she meant.
i have thought about it, and apparently we are BOTH freaks- so you are in GREAT company
;)
Hi Angie, You are quite the creative woman! What is new with you since the earthquake?
I think of you often with love, Ali
A bouquet of vaginas (or penises)... I will never be able to look at flowers the same way, ever again...thank you?
I've always loved how you think. Love Georgia O'keefe too.
I assume you're pretty busy planning your move; just thought I'd ask how everything's going. How are your people getting by in Chile? Have you postponed your leaving or is it still happening pretty soon? Hope you're well.
I promptly went home and lectured Army Boy about the lilies on our kitchen table. Sexy plants. ;)
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