Stephanie Fuller
Deal, Kent
I am a professional artist and have been exhibiting in Art Galleries, Museums and Art Fairs around the world for 35 years.
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Lilacs in a White Vase
Acrylic on canvas
35.5 x 27.5 cm
Unframed
"Lilacs in a White Vase" is a delicate portrayal in acrylic that pays homage to the rich tradition of flower painting while weaving in the artist's personal connection to nature and sculptural endeavours. Set against a profound black background, the bunches of mauve and pink lilacs take center stage, gracefully standing in and draping over a pristine white vase on a wooden tabletop.
This small yet poignant piece nods to the historical significance of flower painting. Throughout art history, flowers have been a symbol of beauty, transience, and the connection between humanity and the natural world. The tradition of flower painting, popularised by artists like Édouard Manet and the Impressionists, often conveyed a sense of capturing the fleeting essence of nature.
The artist, deeply in love with flowers and grounded in a connection to the land, draws inspiration from a personal history of creating a sculpture park from bare acreage. This unique perspective infuses the work with a profound understanding of the life cycle and the transformative beauty found in the cultivation of the land.
The composition also echoes the concept of "landscaped rooms," a term often associated with garden design but ingeniously translated onto the canvas. Each element, from the wooden tabletop to the lilacs and the white vase, contributes to a meticulously arranged visual narrative. This attention to detail harks back to the still life tradition, where every object carries symbolic weight and cultural connotations.
In the spirit of artists like Manet and the Impressionists, "Lilacs in a White Vase" embraces the play of light and colour to evoke a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The soft mauve and pink tones dance against the white vase, creating a visual symphony that captures the essence of the lilacs' vibrancy.
Still life paintings have historically held immense cultural and economic importance. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, they often symbolise themes of mortality, abundance, and the brevity of life. In the contemporary art market, these works continue to be sought after for their timeless beauty and the narratives they carry from the artist's world to the viewer's.
In "Lilacs in a White Vase," the artist not only contributes to the storied tradition of flower painting but also invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of nature, art, and personal history, fostering a connection that transcends time and space.
© Stephanie Fuller (Burns)
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