Kindred ii, 2025
Year of the flower, 'Friends like these' collection
Glaze on handmade stoneware wall hanger
18cm
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Year of the flower
Towards the end of 2023, much transpired; both joyful and heartbreaking, challenging and freeing, and, in the midst of it all, I began to make flower paintings. I worked freely, choosing bold colours at whim, adding patterns and motifs to vases and tablecloths freehand and overall, extending my sketchbook play, outside of my sketchbook.
2024 is the start of opportunity and continued change; a chance to plant the seeds, and take care of them; where I give myself time and space to take root, to flower and bloom. I am turning my face towards the sun. This is the (my) year of the flower.
Friends like these
While I was forming the vision for this show, I was deeply involved in a WhatsApp conversation with two of my female friends. While I do not remember the topic we were discussing, with fervour I might add, I do remember the distinct experience, felt in that moment, of female friendships. Right then, the title and feeling for this show was formed.
In my work, elements of symmetry, harmony and distinct contrast appear together, paired, as ever, with abounding florals. Carefully selected colours, shapes and patterns represent diversity, abundance and longevity. This show reflects, in titles and essence, what it is to have female friendships.
