By Janneman

Carpobrotus edulis, although indigenous to South Africa, is an introduced species to many parts of the world and has lots of different common names here and all over the globe ~ ghaukum (SA), goenavy (SA), suurvy (SA), pigface (Australia), iceplant (UK), balsamo (Spain), choroes (Portuguese), figue marine (France) Sea fig (US)

The big beautiful mesembryanthemum flower that opens up with the midday sun produces a fat little fruit, filled with a juicy seed paste. As the fruit matures, so does the flavour - turning into the most indescribable sour salty, tamarind-like umami flavour that leaves you reeling.

Printed on 290 gsm, 60% hemp fibre, 40% cotton white paper.

Size: 50 x 50cm

This specific Hemp paper uses one of the oldest and most diverse natural fibres in the world and is made of 60% hemp fibre. The FineArt inkjet paper’s base impresses with its bright white natural tone, and thanks to the bright white colour of the hemp fibres, no optical brighteners are required. The lightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasant, silky feel. Combined with the matt premium inkjet coating, this is a truly versatile FineArt inkjet paper. Colours and details are brilliantly reproduced, the depth of the black truly stands out and contrasts are reproduced with stunning effect. The acid- and lignin-free FineArt inkjet paper meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance. Hemp was an essential part of paper production for centuries, and due to its extremely robust fibres, it has often been used for long-lasting historical documents, such as the Gutenberg Bible and the US Declaration of Independence.

Signed by artist

1/15 edition - unframed