Black Tulip
The Tulip, the symbol of Dutch pride, digitally created.
In this artwork, artist Wilma Mesman has brought together the symbolism of the Netherlands' worldwide fame.
It shows what the Netherlands is internationally known for: the ultimate coming together of authentic Dutch pride, the bulb culture and the Netherlands as a (digital) knowledge country.
The Black Tulip is iconic in Dutch history and is synonymous with the new life that springs from a bulb every spring. True black does not genetically occur in a Tulip.
In the Golden Age, the search for the Black Tulip led to speculation about tulip bulbs, which literally caused prices per bulb to skyrocket. The -non-existent- unique Black Tulip has therefore gained even more impact and a magical charge.
The Netherlands is a knowledge country; worldwide, the high-quality science of the Netherlands finds its way to all levels of development of people, companies and organisations, one of the most important trade characteristics of our country.
The bright, expressive colors of this Artwork, created by using AI software and digital programs, shows the merging of the artistic spirit of living human beings and the high development of science.
The Artwork of the Black Tulip thus symbolises the treasures of Dutch culture and economy.
Black Tulip at Keukenhof
Since 1949, Keukenhof in Lisse has been the largest flower park where bulb plants from horticultural companies in the bulb region are exhibited every year in the spring and, with 1 million visitors each year, it is a worldwide attraction.
Keukenhof has selected two Black Tulip artworks from this beautiful art collection and can now be viewed there. With their impressive dimensions of no less than 300 x 150cm, they leave an imposing impression. You can find them at the entrance of the Oranje Nassau Pavilion.
Keukenhof is open until May 11th, 2025.
About the Artist
Wilma Mesman (1970) achieved her worldwide successes in the field of Floral Design at a young age; including the decoration of large-scale events, the publication of books, PR for the Dutch floriculture sector and many presentations, including for TV.
After saying goodbye to this physical form of flowers, she was active in the field of business development for years and became fascinated by new digital developments and artificial intelligence.
This led to new opportunities to reuse her valuable creativity and combine it with the latest insights in the digital field.
She started making Digital Art and has now also received international admiration for her Artworks.