ART NOUVEAU GARDEN
PERMANENT RECORD OF THE WORK
VOLUME 01 — IRIS
German iris
CC-JAN-001
About this Record
This Permanent Record officially accompanies Volume 01 — Iris, the inaugural work of the Jardim Art Nouveau collection, part of the Cores & Contos Digital Library.
Created to preserve the history of each work beyond the moment of publication, this space brings together botanical references, artistic context, records of the creative process, and future updates related to this volume.
Just as a garden transforms with the changing seasons, this record will remain alive, growing along with the collection and preserving the memory of this work for its readers and collectors.
The Work
ĂŤris officially inaugurates the Jardim Art Nouveau collection, becoming the first entry in a series dedicated to the botanical observation and aesthetics of the Art Nouveau movement.
Chosen for its elegant forms and the natural movement of its petals, this species embodies the principles that inspire the entire collection: contemplation, delicacy, and respect for nature.
More than just representing a flower, this artwork seeks to preserve a moment of beauty. Every detail was developed to highlight the botanical characteristics of the species without sacrificing the artistic language that defines the identity of Cores & Contos.
As the first volume in the collection, ĂŤris establishes the visual, editorial, and conceptual standard that will accompany all future entries in the Digital Library.
The Species
German iris
Known for its sculptural flowers and delicately wavy petals, Iris germanica is one of the most admired ornamental species in the world. Cultivated for centuries in European gardens and present in countless artistic traditions, it has become a symbol of elegance, renewal, and contemplation of nature.
Its unique architecture, marked by the contrast between upright and drooping petals, creates a naturally harmonious composition that has inspired artists, botanical illustrators, and designers throughout history.
In the Art Nouveau Garden collection, ĂŤris represents the meeting point between botanical rigor and artistic interpretation, inaugurating a series dedicated to the beauty of plant species through its own editorial language.
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Art Nouveau and the Iris
The Iris in the history of art
Long before inspiring this collection, the iris already held a prominent place in the aesthetics of the Art Nouveau movement.
At the end of the 19th century, artists and designers began to seek a new visual language in nature. Instead of rigid lines and geometric forms, organic curves, delicate flowers, and compositions inspired by the natural growth of plants emerged. The iris became one of the most represented species of this period, thanks to the elegance of its undulating petals and the fluidity of its silhouette.
Its presence can be found in stained glass, posters, jewelry, ceramics, wallpapers, furniture, and botanical illustrations produced by some of the leading names of Art Nouveau. More than a decorative element, the flower symbolized the union between art, nature, and craftsmanship—principles that defined the entire movement.
By choosing the Iris as the inaugural work of the Jardim Art Nouveau collection, Cores & Contos pays homage to this historical legacy, reinterpreting one of the most emblematic flowers of the Belle Époque through a contemporary artistic language, constructed with respect for botany, design, and the contemplation of nature.
Thus, this work represents not only a plant species, but also a dialogue between past and present, preserving the essence of a movement that transformed natural beauty into artistic expression.
Work Information
Title of the work
Iris
Collection
Art Nouveau Garden
Volume
01
Record
CC-JAN-001
Botanical species
German iris
Category
Botanical Illustration
Artistic style
Contemporary Art Nouveau
Technique
Original digital illustration.
Predominant color palette
Violet • Lavender • Olive green • Aged gold
Year of creation
2026
Permanent Collection
Colors & Tales Digital Library
The Symbolism of the Iris
Far beyond beauty
Throughout the centuries, the iris has become one of the most meaningful flowers in art, literature, and botanical tradition. Its elegant form and the delicacy of its petals have made it a recurring symbol of contemplation, hope, and renewal.
In different cultures, the flower represents the ability to endure change while preserving its essence. Its annual bloom has become a metaphor for new beginnings, while its harmonious silhouette has come to symbolize a balance between strength and delicacy.
It was precisely this combination of natural rigor and artistic expression that brought the iris closer to the world of Art Nouveau. At the end of the 19th century, artists found in its fluid lines and organic movement a perfect inspiration to represent the union between art and nature.
In the Art Nouveau Garden collection, the iris inaugurates a series dedicated to the contemplation of the botanical world. More than illustrating a species, this work celebrates what it evokes: the invitation to observe calmly, find beauty in the details, and rediscover the poetry present in nature.
Thus, this first volume represents not just a flower, but the beginning of a collection built to preserve, share, and celebrate botanical beauty through an original artistic language.
The Art Nouveau Garden Collection
A garden that grows with each new volume.
The Art Nouveau Garden collection was born from the desire to transform the observation of nature into a lasting editorial experience. Inspired by the elegance of the Art Nouveau movement and the richness of the botanical world, each work brings together art, research, and contemplation in a carefully crafted record designed to transcend time.
Each volume features a different species, chosen not only for its beauty, but also for its history, significance, and importance to the natural heritage. The original illustrations are accompanied by a Permanent Record , preserving the artistic, botanical, and historical context of each creation.
More than just a series of printables, the collection was conceived as a constantly expanding archive. Each new volume expands this editorial garden, forming a library dedicated to the beauty of nature and the appreciation of contemporary botanical art.
Just as a garden blossoms little by little, this collection will continue to grow over the years, incorporating new species, new stories, and new records. Each work will add a chapter to this narrative, preserving the visual and editorial identity that defines Cores & Contos.
Volume 01 — Iris marks the beginning of this journey and establishes the principles that will guide the entire collection: botanical rigor, artistic sensitivity, and a profound respect for nature as a permanent source of inspiration.
The garden continues
Every work of art preserves a moment.
This Permanent Record brings together the history, research, and inspiration that gave rise to Volume 01 — Iris, documenting not just a botanical illustration, but the beginning of a collection dedicated to the contemplation of nature through art.
Each page of this volume was designed to preserve the memory of this work and share the beauty that inspired its creation. Thus, the record remains as a permanent testament to a creative moment, ready to be revisited whenever a new perspective encounters its pages.
But no garden blooms completely in a single season.
Just as nature continually renews itself, the Art Nouveau Garden collection will continue to grow, receiving new species, new artistic interpretations, and new Permanent Records, expanding a library dedicated to botanical beauty and original artistic expression.
May this first volume be just the beginning of a long journey.
The path continues on. And the garden continues to bloom.
Editorial Credits
Collection
Art Nouveau Garden
Volume 01 — Iris
Record: CC-JAN-001
Editorial Project
Official Contact
Colors & Stories
Creative Direction: Sheila Baum
Year: 2026
© 2026 Cores & Contos. All rights reserved. This Permanent Record is part of the Digital Library of the Art Nouveau Garden collection.