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Unpacking the Lupine’s Design

Dive into the mesmerizing colors and unique forms of the lupin flower, a true inspiration for art and design. Witness nature's artistry up close.
The Arts Incubator June 11, 2025
Just soaking in the incredible details of this summer lupin! Those blues and purples, the intricate layering... it's a whole art piece in itself. Getting so much inspiration from nature's own designs lately!

Just soaking in the incredible details of this summer lupin! Those blues and purples, the intricate layering... it's a whole art piece in itself. Getting so much inspiration from nature's own designs lately!

A closer look at the vibrant hues and intricate patterns of a summer bloom, inspiring our art and observation.

You know, sometimes a flower just stops you in your tracks. This lupine, with its intense purples, blues, and that electric lime green core, is absolutely one of those moments. It’s not just a splash of colour; it’s a whole architectural marvel. Just look at the way those individual petals layer and spiral upwards, almost like a miniature, organic skyscraper reaching for the sun. The sheer vibrancy of it all just screams “summer,” doesn’t it?

For us in the arts program, this is pure gold. We’re drawn in by those incredible shapes and lines – the perfect symmetry mixed with the wild, unpredictable flourish of growth. There’s a fascinating rhythm in how the colours shift, from the deep, grounded blues at the base to the brighter, almost neon green at the very top. It’s a challenge and a joy to try and capture that complexity, whether it’s through brushstrokes, lens, or even just a contemplative sketch.

It reminds us that inspiration is everywhere, especially when you take a moment to really see. This lupine isn’t just a plant; it’s a living sculpture, a riot of colour and form that invites us to look closer, to appreciate the fleeting beauty in nature, and to let it spark our own creative energy. Truly a breathtaking sight this time of year!

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The Arts Incubator is a participatory arts collective and living lab, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. It's a space where innovation and creativity thrive. It's latest iteration was launched in 2021 with funding and support from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. Today, working with students and faculty from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, we fuse traditional and participatory media arts with artificial intelligence, music, storytelling and community-driven, land-based artist residencies to cultivate new voices and bold ideas. Whether through collaborative projects or immersive experiences, our small but vibrant community supports creators to explore, experiment, and connect. Join us at the intersection of artistry, technology, culture and community—where every moment is a new opportunity to create.

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This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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The Arts Incubator and Art Borups Corners Collective was seeded with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse and the Local Services Board of Melgund. We thank them for their investment, support and bringing the arts to life.

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