This sculpture was located in a green space across from the Waterfront metro station at 4th and M streets SW.

Says the artist: "Japanese Sumi-e, traditional brushpainting of ink, dates back to monks in the 14th century depicting natural subjects with disciplined brushstrokes. The basic flora of the art form that students master represent the four seasons and are depicted here: Bamboo for Summer represents resilience, chrysanthemum linked to Autumn echoes prosperity, orchid representing Spring is linked to noble bravery, and a blossom for Winter embodies beauty, optimism and the transience of life. The conglomerate of many contributes to a mighty whole is shown by Bamboo on the flower edges, Chrysanthemum in the base and Orchid as the center to form the Sakura."

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This is the time of year for Washington’s wildly popular Cherry Blossom Festival, but unfortunately it has once again been canceled due to the pandemic. The public has been asked not to enjoy the blossoms at the Tidal Basin but instead to view “Art in Bloom,” 26 cherry blossom sculptures painted by local artists and placed in locations throughout DC and adjacent neighborhoods.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly
unsharp.

The talkative Mr. Cardinal, posted earlier