In Florida people often refer to bamboo as cane. There are so many varieties,
that one word “cane” manages to cover them all.
For artists bamboo is more than a building material or a symbol of good
luck. Bamboo has become the exotic favorite in paintings signifying well being
and a good and prosperous life; more than that its jointed stalk is not only
sturdy, but uniquely oriental in nature. Chinese and Japanese paintings almost
always include a smattering of bamboo and sometimes include a Panda bear or two
since bamboo is their main diet.
Indigenous in many parts of the world bamboo cane is used to construct
houses, provide privacy and fencing, and in the construction of lasting dinnerware, utensils
and furniture. In numerous countries, bamboo is the key ingredient to peaceful
domesticity and protection.
Bamboo is a fast-growing plant; between two or three foot a year. The coverage is thick and vibrant
providing a tall privacy hedge within two or three year’s time. This fast growth
can also be controlled by pruning and purchasing clumping varieties.
Many artists vary the existing colors to lend a bit
of magic and aura to the finished painting. Examples in this blog of actual
photos and artwork show the depth, design and creativity of each individual
artist. I have toyed with the idea of creating a canvas of my own, but haven’t
yet decided how to give it my own personal flavor.
You may want to design your own unique original.
There are myriad examples found on fabrics and textiles. Tommy Bahamas’ exquisite
patterns on men’s shirts often use a palm frond motif along with hibiscus
flowers and/or bamboo stalks and leaves. The Tropical and exotic when combined
create sensational color and movement.
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