Art by Hayley Anne Montague

Collections

  • A SNEAK PEAK >

    Monochrome Botanica is a comprehensive exploration of botanical monoprints rendered primarily in black and white, utilising layered acrylic on paper to achieve dimensional depth and intricate detailing. This series emphasises tonal contrast and textural complexity, drawing viewers into a heightened experience of floral elements through subtle gradations and overlapping impressions.

  • GO TO COLLECTION >

    This latest collection delves deeply into the seasonal atmospheres of Autumn and Winter, employing an evolving palette that captures the subtle shifts in light, tone, and emotion associated with these landscapes. Each composition initiates with a portrait derived from a visceral response or fleeting emotional state, serving as a nucleus from which the artwork expands. Layer upon layer of wildflowers and foliage emerge, obscuring any trace of darker undertones beneath a cascade of expressive botanical forms. Through this process, each work transcends negativity, achieving a cathartic transformation into a visual language of renewal and quiet resilience. The result is a series of paintings that aim not only to evoke the restorative experience of immersion in nature but also to offer viewers a piece imbued with warmth, free from residual anguish, and open to be appreciated as an emblem of peace and continuity.

  • GO TO COLLECTION >

    Each piece within this collection serves as a meticulous exploration of chromatic harmony, spatial tension, and materiality, rooted in the intricate structures of flora and the dynamic intervals between them. My process is inherently intuitive, favouring an organic approach where pigment is allowed to flow freely, interweaving on the surface to evoke movement and vitality. The interplay of expressive splashes and controlled acrylic pen work introduces a layered vibrancy, aiming to achieve a composition that feels simultaneously immediate and nuanced.

    This subject matter emerged not only from a deep admiration for wildflowers but also from the visceral experience of wandering through open fields, capturing the ephemeral beauty and unbounded joy of natural landscapes. My work seeks to preserve the essence of these moments on canvas, offering the viewer a sensory refuge—a space to engage with the world’s beauty unencumbered by constraint or trepidation. Through this process, I hope the viewer finds a shared sanctuary, one that resonates with freedom and solace.

  • GO TO COLLECTION >

    The Wallflower Collection originated from a series of illustrated furniture pieces that integrated hand painted floral motifs onto restored cupboards, tables, dressers, and other pre-loved items. Driven by a fascination with the silent histories these pieces carried, I was inspired to translate this work and build upon the use of the botanical elements, directly onto canvas. This approach involved experimenting with unlikely paint combinations and mixing classic décor palettes with ultra-matte finishes to create a distinct aesthetic. Each piece captures both the fluidity of florals in nature and the steadfastness of a robust wooden furniture piece. 

  • GO TO COLLECTION >

    A Collection of figurative Life Drawings in charcoal on paper between 2006 - 2022.

Events

The Other Art Fair, 2025

Wildflowers Exhibition 2025 March 6-9th

The Truman Brewery

91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QR

Originals and Limited Edition Prints signed and authenticated by the artist are available to view and buy at The Other Art Fair, 2025

Featured