Floral Antiquities

Floral Antiquities unfolds as a layered exploration of nature’s quiet mysteries, presented through an interplay of oil, cold wax, and collage. At 24 by 24 inches, the piece invites viewers into a space where abstraction and floral forms converge, revealing hints of blossoms without fully defining them. This subtle balance creates a dreamlike atmosphere—like stepping into a half-remembered garden where textures and shapes gently emerge from beneath translucent veils.

The process is evident in the surface, where each carefully applied layer adds depth and complexity, encouraging the eye to move across and beneath the image, discovering new details with every look. The cool, tactile quality of the cold wax melds with the warmth of the oil and delicate paper elements, evoking a tactile richness much like the natural world itself. Rather than capturing florals in literal terms, the artwork offers a poetic interpretation—an impression that distills the feeling of growth, decay, and renewal into a quiet, contemplative presence that feels both timeless and immediate.