Saturday 15 October 2016

Studio - birth flowers

For every month of the year there is a birth flower:
MonthFlowerSymbolisation
JanuaryCarnation[2]Love, fascination and distinction. Worn on Mother's Day, Teacher's Day, St. Patrick's Day (in green, of course) and at weddings, this hardy, sweetly fragrant flower is also the flower of Spain.
FebruaryViolet[3]/IrisFaithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. Violets convey the meaning that you will always be true. Violets come in shades not only of Purple, which is what people commonly think of, but also of White.
MarchDaffodil[4]Spring, Rebirth, Domestic Happiness, Respect, Regard and Friendship. The Daffodil is synonymous with Spring as it is the epitome of rebirth and new beginnings.
AprilSweet Pea/DaisyLove, Youth, Purity. The Daisy conveys innocence and there are five common types.
MayLily of the ValleyHumility, Chastity, and Sweetness. Sweetly scented and rare this flower also signifies a return to happiness.
JuneRoseLove and Appreciation, while other meanings depends on each colour. The meanings of Roses can vary from Love, Passion, Beauty and Perfection. The meaning depends upon the colour. For example, Red says love and romance, White symbolizes innocence, purity, and remembrance.
JulyLarkspurLevity and Lightness. Its natural beauty comes in gentle hues with refreshing fragrance. There are different meanings for each colour. Pink denotes contrariness, White expresses a happy nature, and a first love is usually symbolized by Purple. Strong bonds of love are represented by the Larkspur.
AugustGladiolusStrength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance, Infatuation. This long lasting flower comes in a variety of colours.
SeptemberAster/Forget-me-notPatience, Daintiness and Remembrance. This flower conveys deep emotional love and affection.
OctoberMarigoldWarm, Fierce. They exemplify elegance and devotion.
NovemberChrysanthemumCompassion, Friendship, Joy. Chrysanthemums have different meanings. Red is for Love, White means innocence, and Yellow denotes unrequited love.
DecemberPoinsettiaGood Cheer, Success. The Poinsettia comes in three colours Red, White, and Pink. “You Are The Special One” is the message this flower sends.
My birthday is in august so i placed a photo of me as a new born next to a Gladiolus. however, i'd like each photo collage to be of the same person through different stages of their life so i'll need to choose someone who is already gone so i can portray each stage of their life through flowers.

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