Banksia and Two Vases

I was struck by the subtle beauty of a dried banksia flower I had in my studio, with its more desaturated and neutralised colours compared to its ripe counterpart. I composed this painting in a manner that would compliment and enhance this particular banksia’s beauty.

The vases create a unified yet slightly off-kilter silhouette, the stripes add a decorative aspect to the foreground, and the overall space is neutral toned. All these compositional elements function to highlight and emphasise the characteristics of the dried banksia flower.

Size: 30.2cm (W) x 35cm (H) - Framed cm 33(W) x 37.8cm (H)

Medium:  Oil on wood

Year: 2020