Surreal Watercolor Woman Fruit Leaves 70s 20x16" Hinrichs, Orange, Citrus, MCM

Orange Goddess
Karen Hinrichs
1970s
United States
Watercolor on paper, mounted on board
20 x 16 inches
A spectral female figure, crowned by sky-blue hair and encircled by ripening citrus, emerges from this lush and dreamlike watercolor. The title, Orange Goddess, points to a central figure of abundance or fertility, nested among oversized fruit and overlapping leaves rendered in transparent layers. Branches weave through the composition, creating a quiet dynamism that keeps the viewer’s eye in gentle motion.
Executed in luminous watercolor washes with moments of rich detail, the work blends surreal figuration with a soft naturalism. Its palette, dominated by warm orange, leafy green, and a cool violet, recalls psychedelic sensibilities of the 1970s while maintaining a feminine mystique. The paper is taped to backing board with visible edges, suggesting it was once prepared for framing or student display.
On display at the Disco Freedom Gallery, 818 Hyde St., San Francisco.
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