Rainbow Parrot Tulip
Oil on panel, 50 x 50 cm
Unframed
£750
Parrot Tulips are the sensational theatrical stars of the tulip kingdom. They make their entrance slowly then, as each bloom opens, they each perform a graceful pirouette revealing a constantly changing drama of vibrant hues, light and interlocking shapes.
In Rainbow Parrot Tulip, I wanted to celebrate that sense of transformation and movement. Inspired by the richness of the Dutch Golden Age flower painting, I worked to capture the extraordinary beauty and fleeting moment when this flower is at its most exuberant and alive.
Compositionally I used triangular shapes combined with the upward thrust of the stalks and leaves to create the sense of explosion. The vibrancy the rainbow colours is highlighted by the black background and leaves. This piece is painted on cradled gesso board and is built up with layers of colour and multiple transparent glazes to create a luminous effect.
The piece has a clean, contemporary profile and can be hung unframed directly on the wall. Framing can also be arranged upon request.
