Petalia presents a calm, introspective female portrait partially concealed by two large flowers. The face is rendered in greyscale, while the petals introduce warm ochres, oranges, and reds that interrupt and soften the figure’s identity. Thick palette-knife strokes build a textured surface, allowing colour and form to emerge in layered fragments. The contrast between the monochrome face and the vivid blossoms creates a quiet tension between concealment and revelation.
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 120 x 100 x 4.5 cm (47 x 39 x 1.8 inches)
