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 painting in this collection explores a compelling duality: the fluid, ephemeral quality of floral forms in nature juxtaposed against the solidity and permanence of finely crafted wooden furniture. The florals depicted are intentionally abstract, departing from strict botanical accuracy to convey a kinetic impression—flowers captured as if adrift, suspended in an almost aquatic state, moving together yet independently. The composition emphasises a sensation of gentle, multi-directional motion, evoking the languid, synchronised dance of blooms swaying in a breeze or floating in still water. Through this dynamic approach, each piece seeks to embody both the delicacy and resilience found in nature.