Framed

430 x 550mm

In Portrait of Irises I & II, the artist explores the Iris as more than a flower of decorative beauty, presenting it as a symbol of hope, transformation, and spiritual connection. Delicate yet resilient, the Iris carries rich layers of meaning drawn from Greek mythology, where the flower served as the messenger between heaven and earth, and from art history, most notably Vincent van Gogh’s celebrated paintings of irises at Saint-Rémy. Through this work, the flowers become animated presences, embodying healing, renewal, and the enduring cycle of life while inviting viewers to look beyond their physical beauty.