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(Thesis) Daffodil
"Daffodil" A single daffodil means misfortune, but many is good fortune. A person "drowning" in daffodils illustrates that "too much of a good thing is a bad thing".
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(Thesis) Tansy
"Tansy" Giving this flower is a declaration of war. A person who is angry over a text message, starts a texting war.
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(Thesis) Gardenia
"Gardenia" Represents secret love. Two male colleagues display gardenias and the "handkerchief code" to express their love for one another.
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(Thesis) Cyclamen
"Cyclamen" Symbolizes separation. A woman overcome by a shadow of doubt, troubled by the idea of separating with her partner.
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(Thesis) Rhododendron
"Rhododendron" Receiving this flower is perceived as a warning, to beware.
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(Thesis) Peony
"Peony" Symbolizes masculinity and courage. Challenging society's perception of what is considered masculine.
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(Thesis) Snapdragon
"Snapdragon" Represents deception. Skincare products target vulnerable aging women and mislead them with false promises of youthful radiance.
Work by
Dominique Lin
Illustration, Painting, Graphic Design
“My OCADu thesis titled “The Language of Flowers” challenges the societal perceptions and the romantic, delicate, feminine impressions associated to flowers. By communicating hidden codes of...” [More]