Flower Pieces

Heavy rain had followed a stretch of hot, dry weather and while the plants were desperate for the drink, the blooms were bruised. However, this isn’t a reason not to photograph them as the Dutch Masters were known to paint decay and imperfection. Each flower here has its own symbolism and even the butterfly and empty scallop shell tells their own story. Giclée printed on archival quality photo lustre paper and mounted onto aluminium dibond, black wood tray frame. 510x760mm

An outrageously flamboyant tulip, dramatically streaked with yellow and red bringing to mind a dazzling sunrise exploding on the horizon. This one in a specimen vase so it can show off in isolation. See also Rococo Tulip 1. Printed using archival quality inks on aluminium dibond, black oak wood frame. 444x544mm

Out of darkness comes light. These dried flowers that had bloomed the previous summer still make a beautiful arrangment. They are paired with an empty shell, alluding to the transience of beauty and an Elephant Hawkmoth a brightly coloured figure of the night. The small bunch of  yellow narcissi speaks of summer, re-growth and renewal. Printed using archival quality inks on aluminium dibond, black anodised aluminium frame. 610x810mm

Influenced by the Dutch masters but reminiscent of the 1950s these scented pink blush roses excude sensuality but are shown with a white feather symbolising how fleeting beauty can be. Printed with archival quality inks on aluminium dibond with a black wood artbox frame. 610x610mm

Influenced by the Dutch masters who painted exotic displays of flowers. Natural light is used here, as it would have been in the 17th century. Printed using archival quality inks on aluminium dibond, black anodised aluminium frame. 610mmx810mm