History of origin:
Flower Whips Swing’ was created on a mild May Sunday as part of a spontaneous trip to the Rhine terrace - on one of the first sunny days when the light showed itself to be powerful and promising for the first time. Inspired by the joie de vivre of fresh spring days and the first signs of new growth, I pointed my camera at the expansive vineyards and intuitively captured their spring-like energy.

Description:
The photograph shows the moment of the finest spirit of optimism in the vineyard - young, filigree shoot tips are just beginning to sprout. With the help of the ‘Intentional Camera Movement’ (ICM) technique, deliberately moving lines were created that look as if they are swinging happily and tensely in anticipation of the new year. These subtle movements transform the landscape into a dynamic visual composition full of freshness and curiosity, without losing its originality.

Special features:
What is unique about ‘Flower Whips Swing’ is the special mood of new beginnings and awakening, which can be experienced directly - the thin vine branches have a dancing and airy effect. The picture subtly communicates curiosity and hopeful expectation. This illustration of a momentum gives the viewer a feeling of optimism and openness - like the first, cautious steps into a new year.

Connection to the exhibition:
As part of ‘Between Reality & Vision’, ‘Flower Whips Swing’ captures those fleeting, often unnoticed moments of change that are at the centre of the exhibition: the brief moment of incipient growth. The work draws attention to the subtle nuances of our surroundings and visualises the delicate process between perception and reality.

Reference to Rheinhessen:
This work exemplifies the awakening and hopes of the Rheinhessen region, which is characterised each year anew by spring, growth and emergence. Flower Whips Swing’ reveals the unmistakable character of our wine region - that special light that characterises Rheinhessen's landscape in spring and the atmosphere that both locals and visitors appreciate and feel anew every year.