Still Life with Geese
Melissa's Creations
Rebecca Padilla
2022 installation
2nd Floor - French Drawing Room
The Inspiration
This oil-on-canvas English still life—one of four in the room—depicts a mound of various flowers in a figural vase, with two geese standing amid blooms. This visual delight is installed in a gilt wood frame high above a marble doorway and coordinates with the scenes of flora and fauna found over the other three entrances, and in the Flemish tapestries, French upholstered furniture, and the chandelier.
Artist/Creator: English
Date of Creation: Unknown
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: Viewing the “Still Life with Geese” painting there were two aspects which grabbed my attention. One being the color scheme. Mixing colors is a way I love to perceive life in a positive manner. Sending the right message in a proper language for every occasion, transmitting harmony in the modern arts.
The representation of the painting with the two swans represent grace, beauty, love, trust, and loyalty. The swan’s elegance, structure of the body, it’s posture, are spiritual symbols of lasting romance and loyalty. Swans have been considered a symbol of spiritual royalty, relating it to the sacred mysteries of different countries and religions.
THE DESIGNER
Rebecca Padilla
Melissa's Creations
Melissa’s Creations LLC was founded in 2015 by Owner and Lead Designer Rebeca Padilla in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Since she was a little girl flowers have led her dreams and her passion for nature. Rebeca discovered her talents after planning her own wedding. She considers herself a natural creator. Rebeca is very sensitive to nature and animals. Her passion for floral design grew thru the years, finding the perfect career. Flowers bring her so much joy and happiness daily.
Melissa’s Creations, designs have been featured in Modern Luxury Weddings, DC Magazine, El Tiempo Latino Newspaper, Mundo Latino Newspaper, Telemundo, Univision, and ‘Viva La Mañana’ abroad.
Melissa’s Creations, LLC is bilingual and multicultural company. We deliver our clients feelings and expressions by way of flowers.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Tori Del Photography
Tori Del is a fine art wedding film photographer who caters to the Washington D.C./Montgomery County/Arlington County area as well as destination locations. She cultivates the art of your love story through a fine art perspective and provides an experience not just for your wedding day but throughout your wedding journey. Tori was also a participating photographer in Beyond the Blackout, an industry event celebrating the contributions of Black artists, co-produced by Anderson House.
