IT WAS NOT A DREAM B R I N G I N G T H E J O Y A N D C A L M O F N A T U R E I N T O Y O U R S P A C E 2 0 2 3 2 0 2 4
Zizi Celik - Designer & Founder
It's still hard to believe that I only moved countries almost half a year ago Before moving to the Netherlands I had the privilege to live in Switzerland in one of the most beautiful places in the world in terms of nature and landscape A simple walk in the countryside, by the lake, or a hike in the mountains would make my heart sing in awe
This new collection is named as “It was not a dream” as a tribute to the beauty of Swiss nature and the days I spent living there I still remember I’d frequently pinch myself to believe what I was living and the beauty that was surrounding me, was simply not a dream
Maybe I pinched myself hard and woke up from a sweet sweet dream But I know the hundreds of imprints of nature treasures that I made alongside the wonderful memories that I have with me are the proof that “it was not a dream"
Capturing the true beauty of a flower or leaf on paper brings me joy, calm and deep fulfilment It is so magical to turn something so simple and overlooked into a calming piece of artwork This collection is deeply inspired by the endless beauty nature offers us My goal is to bring the calm and joy of nature into any space and inspire you to live a life connected with nature
I hope you will find the pieces that would suit your interior and those pieces would bring the joy and calm of nature to your space
th what you love,
It was not a dream
Iced Blue Florals
A Crimson red oriental poppy that I picked on my way, Quaking-grass that I encountered for the first time in my life, a delicate and unique Japanese Maple 'Crimson Queen' I spotted on my daily nature walks, and wooden avens that I picked from the forest came together to create this beautiful set of floral artwork My color palette was inspired by the beautiful hues of the Swiss glaciers, such as Rhônes, Moiry, and Aletsch
The shades of blue, whatever they are, are interesting, timeless, and yet soothing and calming It is perfect for office design – it will help you concentrate, gather your thoughts and make the interior more unobtrusive At the same time, if you want to create a spectacular image of a living room or bedroom, try Iced Blue Florals – the space will immediately become splendid and a sense of haven will arise.
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Waterweed Collection
I lived some wonderful years of my life by a lakeside There’s nothing quite like going out for a walk by the lake, and watching all hues of green creating one of the most picterseque scenes with the mountains as the backdrop. Then you'd feel a gentle breeze on your hair whilst watching swans and birds putting a special for you Living by a lake can feel like you ' re on a never ending vacation living - and who wouldn't want that?
These different sorts of waterweeds were collected from the lake where I used to live. The backgrounds of these prints were carefully thought to create a beautiful contrast with the color of the waterweeds
Green helps to connect you with nature and bring the outside in. Adding this Waterweed Collection to your interior would bring a calming effect and yet can add some dramatic and vibrant mood So they would be perfect to try on workspaces, hallways, and bathrooms
“Green,thecoloroflife,renewal,nature,andenergy, isassociatedwithmeaningsofgrowth,harmony, freshness,safety,fertility,andenvironment The colorgreenhashealingpowerandisunderstoodto bethemostrestfulandrelaxingcolorforthehuman eyetoview”
All things natural
One of the most beautiful Japanese maples 'Aconitifolium' caught my eye on a pleasing autumn day with its deeply cut, fern-like foliage turning from red, orange, to yellow I took all the time to admire its beauty and then filled my basket with a handful of leaves to handprint later these botanical artworks
The colors in this set are inspired by a natural palette, varying from cream, greyish white, and Persian grey The soft minimalist design and natural colors introduce some tonecomplementing color, with rounded organic shapes of the foliage and by adding natural materials and texture you would soften the look, and add personality and heart to any space.
Bedroom is primarily a space to relax and unwind so this set of Japanese maple art prints is perfect for the bedroom to create a calm and nurturing space The atmosphere created would make anyone want to take a deep breath and curl up in bed
"Studynature,lovenature,stayclosetonature.Itwillneverfailyou."
—FrankLloydWright
Botanical Blues
Give your space a natural look and feel with deep, shaded, blue botanical art prints
These would compliment to any interior and create a calm, stylish, and timeless effect
These would be perfect for office, workspace, living room, or bedroom
Deep Lake Green Botanicals
Nothing compares to swimming in a ice cold, crystal clear lake, with the sun shining in the sky I certainly did not know this as I grew up by the sea and not by the lake For the first time in my life I swam in a lake in Switzerland It was after a long and tiring hike in the mountains on a hot summer day. I vividly remember the moment I jumped into the lake. It was incredibly relaxing and soothing. There is nothing quite like it.
The color of these botanical prints is inspired by the hues of green of the many lakes of Switzerland The pair has been handprinted using a delicate and unique Japanese Maple 'Full Moon'.
Green is an amazing color for interiors It provides a feeling of connectedness with nature, and a feeling of abundance and comfort to any space How can you go wrong with green? Adding this pair of art prints on your walls will offer a sense of peace and calmness, but also will be a bold statement.
dlastingartprintsgiveasense ofconnectednesstonatureandbringjoyandcalmtoanyspace, whetherhome,workspaceorahomeaway
Botanical art prints that are personal, calming, timeless, and lasting They would give a sense of connectedness to nature and bring calm to any space, whether home, workspace or a home away
All designs in this collection are hand-printed in Switzerland using fresh flowers, plants, and foliage handpicked in nature Later, they are transformed into premium quality art prints. Each design is available as limited edition art prints limited max. 24 editions. They are all numbered and hand signed by the artist
We value quality in terms of material and production besides aesthetic appeals Each art print is printed on high-quality "Hahnemühle" textured German Etching paper with highquality (giclee quality) printing techniques.
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Under the Maple Tree
Have you ever sat under a tree and looked at its branches and leaves? Numerous studies show that spending time around trees and looking at their branches and leaves reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and improves mood
As a botanical designer, my mission is to capture the fleeting beauty of flowers and foliage on paper and give them a lasting life in the form of artwork Creating this set of art prints, I was inspired to create a feeling of a calm and peaceful moment just like you would feel when sitting under a tree
Under the Maple tree was handprinted by using Red emperor maple branch and by placing different sizes in vertical and horizontal layout you would create this brilliant feeling of sitting under a tree The grayish peach color would give light, warm and always a fresh look to any space They will look amazing in your living room, in your kitchen, dining room and also will give soft and sophisticated look to your bedroom.
Thegrayishpeachcolorwouldgivelight,warmandalwaysafreshlooktoanyspace Theywilllookamazingin yourlivingroom,inyourkitchen,diningroomandalsowillgivesoftandsophisticatedlooktoyourbedroo
Artworkbelongstothekitchenasmuchasitdoestoanyspace Bringafreshandjoyfullooktoyourkitchenwalls withtheseWoodlandStrawberryandHimalayanblackberryartprints
Woodland strawberry & Himalayan blackberry
Where I grew up, you could walk in the country side without worrying getting lost or feeling scared. It was a very free and unrestrained way to grow up. My childhood home was on a not so high mountain surrounded by farms and wheat fields. When summer arrived, you could pick wild strawberries and blackberries in the vicinity My grandmother made the most delicious jam with the berries I collected Frequently thinking, I had an amazing childhood surrounded by nature and nature's bounty and picking these nature bounties in Switzerland brought back those precious memories.
In our modern lives, the kitchen tends to be the heart of our home and it deserves equal consideration when it comes to styling the walls to bring personality and the right mood
Woodland Strawberry is handprinted with wild strawberry in blush pink color whereas the other is with Himalayan blackberry in pale mint green color These art prints are great to hang on walls as single or in pairs They are in beautiful subtle colors, which will bring a fresh and joyful look to your kitchen
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"Capturingthetruebeautyofaflowerorleafonpaperbringsmejoy,calmanddeepfulfillment Itisso magicaltoturnsomethingsosimpleandoverlookedintoacalmingpieceofartwork."Itwasnotadream" Collectionisdeeplyinspiredbytheendlessbeautynatureoffersus.Mygoalistobringthecalmandjoyof natureintoanyspaceandinspireyoutolivealifeconnectedwithnature.”
Zizi
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'It was not a dream' Collection
Limited edition art prints
Print quality: Giclee print | Paper quality: 310 g Hahnemühle Textured German Etching paper
Only limited to 24 editions in small sizes 12 editions in large sizes. All hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Locally produced in the Netherlands.
Briza minor 'iced blue' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Red emperor Japanese maple III Prussian blue 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Red emperor Japanese maple IV Prussian blue 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Full moon Japanese maple I 'lake green' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Full moon Japanese maple II 'lake green' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Wood avens 'iced blue' 30x40 cm
Oriental poppy 'iced blue' 30x40 cm
Crimson Queen maple 'iced blue' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Meadow Trinity Island green' 90x120 cm 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Red emperor Japanese maple I 'peach' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Red emperor Japanese maple II peach 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Maiden's tears 'ginger' 30x40 cm
Edelweiss 'cream-fresh olive' 30x40 cm 21x30 cm
Himalayan blackberry 'pale mint green' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Woodland strawberry 'blush pink' 30x40 cm 21x30 cm
Waterweed III 'pale grey green' 30x40 cm
Waterweed II 'dark green' 30x40 cm
Waterweed I 'pale grey green' 30x40 cm
Amur maple III 'cream' 40x50 cm
Amur maple II 'white grey' 40x50 cm
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Amur maple I 'Persian grey'
'Look into nature' Collection
Limited edition art prints
Print quality: Giclee print | Paper quality: 310 g Hahnemühle Textured German Etching paper
Only limited to 24 editions in small sizes 12 editions in large sizes. All hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Locally produced in the Netherlands.
Rose petals I 'earth'
Rose petals II 'earth'
Rose petals III 'earth' 30x40 cm
Blueberry I 'earth brown'
Blueberry II 'earth brown' 30x40 cm
Lady's mantle 'petrel grey'
Juneberry 'soft pink'
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Northern sea oats 'roso'
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Icelandic poppy II 'pale orange'
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Hairy Clematis 'deep red'
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Silver grass 'yellow ochre'
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Red columbine 'roso' 30x40 cm
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Calla lily 'dove grey'
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Peony 'loganberry - yellow ochre'
Icelandic poppy 'pale orange'
Alumroot 'loganberry'
Maple II 'yellow ochreloganberry'
Maple I 'loganberry'
Love-in-a-mist 'electric blue'
Geranium 'yellow green'
Herb garden I 'pea green'
Herb garden II 'pea green'
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'Heaven is under our feet' Collection
Limited edition art prints
Print quality: Giclee print | Paper quality: 310 g Hahnemühle Textured German Etching paper
Only limited to 48 editions in small sizes and 24 in large sizes
All hand-signed and numbered by the artist Locally produced in the Netherlands
Fern 'grey green'
Eucalyptus I 'grey green'
Eucalyptus II 'grey green'
Eucalyptus III 'grey green'
Ranunculus 'grey green'
Pasque flower I 'ginger' 30x40 cm
Pasque flower II 'ochre' 50x70 cm
Pasque flower II 'ochre' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm 21x30 cm
Clematis I 'mild terracotta' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Clematis II 'mild terracotta' 30x40 cm
Astrantia I 'mild greenloganberry' 30x40 cm
Astrantia II 'yellow ochreloganberry' 30x40 cm
Hydrangea petals I 'damson purple' 30x40 cm
Hydrangea petals II 'loganberry' 30x40 cm
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Anemone 'soft pink' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm 21x30 cm
Snowdrops I 'grey lavender' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm 21x30 cm
Hellebores I 'damson purple' 30x40 cm 21x30 cm
Snowdrops II 'grey lavender' 30x40 cm 21x30 cm
Hellebores II 'damson purple' 30x40 cm
Fritillaria ' indigo' 50x70 cm 30x40 cm
Poppies ' sea green' 30x40 cm
'There are always flowers' Collection
Limited edition art prints
Print quality: Giclee print | Paper quality: Hahnemühle Textured German Etching paper
Only limited to 48 editions in small size
All hand-signed and numbered by the artist
Locally produced in the Netherlands
Gloriosa II 'mild green' 30x40 cm
Gloriosa IIN scarlet 30x40 cm
Gloriosa I ' ultramarine' 30x40 cm
Gloriosa round 'scarlet' 30x40 cm
Hydrangea 'mild green' 30x40 cm
Amaryllis 'blue' 30x40 cm
Chamomile 'mixed' 30x40 cm
Amaryllis 'bright orange' 30x40 cm
Notebooks - A5 size
Offset print, printed on 300gsm cover recycled and eco-friendly paper
90 gsm ruled inside 48 pages of recycled and eco-friendly paper
Staple-bound - No plastic 100% paper - Fountain pen friendly
Designed in Switzerland. Printed in Italy.
Notepads - 100x195 mm in size
Same specifications as notebooks + Lined Glued bound
L I N E D B L A N K D O T T E D B L A N K L I N E D D O T T E D B L A N K L I N E D D O T T E D
Winter Wonderland Cards - 230x178 mm in size
Offset print, printed on 270 g recycled paper, includes an envelope Designed in the Netherlands Printed in Italy Contains no plastic, only paper
Art Cards - A5 size
Offset print, printed on 270 g matte paper, includes an envelope Single sided Blank
Locally produced in Switzerland Contains no plastic, only paper
Greeting Cards - A6 size
Offset print, printed on 270 g matte paper, includes an envelope Folded Blank inside
Locally produced in Switzerland Contains no plastic, only paper
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