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

Orange Goddess<br>Karen Hinrichs<br>1970s<br>United States<br>Watercolor on paper, mounted on board<br>20 x 16 inches<br>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.<br>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.<br>On display at the Disco Freedom Gallery, 818 Hyde St., San Francisco.<br>Karen was an