Original artwork description:

"Wall Flowers II" is a mixed media/collage artwork that unfolds a timeless story. Immersed in nostalgia, this work depicts a group of women reminiscent of a bygone era, elegantly captured in black and white, evoking the charm of vintage photographs.

The scene unfolds in a dreamy meadow where these women gracefully traverse, immersed in the serenity of nature. Their silhouettes exude a sense of camaraderie as they stroll through a field of vibrant flowers.

As the women traverse the blooming landscape, they pick tulip bunches with their hands, giving the composition an air of gentle contemplation and appreciation for life's fleeting beauty. The confrontation of the monochrome figures with the vivid bursts of floral colour creates a striking visual contrast and emphasises the transitory nature of time.

Above them, a looming thunderstorm creates atmospheric tension. The thunderclouds cast shadows on the idyllic scene below. This juxtaposition of menacing storm and delicate beauty conveys a deep sense of duality, symbolising the inherent tension between the ephemeral beauty of the moment and the inevitability of change.

"Wallflowers II" serves as a poignant exploration of the intricacies of life and encapsulates the essence of memory, fleeting moments and the inexorable passage of time. This small mixed media/collage artwork invites viewers to reflect on the delicate interplay between the fleeting beauty of the past and the unpredictable nature of the future.

Materials used:

Acrylic paint, collage, pencil, oil pastel

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