The reaper is near

£800.00

Original Oil and mixed media painting on cradled wood panel. 50 × 50 cm Framed size is 55 × 55cm 24mm depth

Richly layered oil painting inspired by Victorian floral language, a mixture of Hemlock, Poppy and Eucalyptus flowers. The bright colours contrast strongly with the dark background giving a sense of resilience and strength.

Original Oil and mixed media painting on cradled wood panel. 50 × 50 cm Framed size is 55 × 55cm 24mm depth

Richly layered oil painting inspired by Victorian floral language, a mixture of Hemlock, Poppy and Eucalyptus flowers. The bright colours contrast strongly with the dark background giving a sense of resilience and strength.

The Victorians used flowers as a way to convey messages. Each flower held a different meaning creating its own unique language. This bouquet is my interpretation of this language. A bouquet created to warn someone that death may be close and to seek protection.

Hemlock - death

poppy - eternal sleep

eucalyptus - protection