Alma Haser
To say something through the flowers (Etwas durch die Blume sagen), 2024
Archival Pigment Print, with archival paper flowers
Unframed: 59.9 x 42cm
Framed: 60.5 x 42.6cm (perspex box frame)
Framed: 60.5 x 42.6cm (perspex box frame)
Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
From £3,057 + VAT (framed)
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This expression means; To express criticism in an indirect way. This idiom goes back to the flower language, in which flowers are assigned certain symbolic meanings. For example, young girls...
This expression means; To express criticism in an indirect way.
This idiom goes back to the flower language, in which flowers are
assigned certain symbolic meanings. For example, young girls used
to reject their suitors by offering them certain flowers, such as
cornflowers and poppies.
When you say something through the flower, you make a statement
(often criticism) in an indirect or less offensive way to avoid hurting
the recipient’s feelings. Whether it’s gentle or blunt criticism –
a common ironic response to a rebuke from a German is
“Danke für die Blumen!” (Thanks for the flowers!)
This idiom goes back to the flower language, in which flowers are
assigned certain symbolic meanings. For example, young girls used
to reject their suitors by offering them certain flowers, such as
cornflowers and poppies.
When you say something through the flower, you make a statement
(often criticism) in an indirect or less offensive way to avoid hurting
the recipient’s feelings. Whether it’s gentle or blunt criticism –
a common ironic response to a rebuke from a German is
“Danke für die Blumen!” (Thanks for the flowers!)
