Heart of Gold

Artist Statement: A selection of sunflowers, all grown in the gardens at Puhoi Farmhouse, the artist’s property. In the heat of summer the sunflowers tower and sway in the garden, different varieties with colours of bright buttery yellows, in the shadows the gold turns to ochre with hints of burnt sienna, they show-off their golden heads, always leaning in towards the sun, velvety petal that look hand painted. The Teddybear sunflower is unlike its towering relatives, it is compact and plush, my favourite for its softer fluffier rich amber petals, the colour of honey warmed by late afternoon light. Photographed in two much treasured antique French pots, inspired by the old masters, Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet, this piece tells the story of the life cycle of a sunflower, the buds, the full bloom, decay and then the spill of seeds across the bench. In each stage of life the sunflower is just beautiful. Inspired by the old masters floral paintings but reimagined through a contemporary lens. Edition Size: 10 at this size Image Dimensions: 570mm (w) x 810mm (h) Year: 2026 Medium: Archival museum quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag Framing Specifications: Framed in a wide rich gold, bordering on copper frame with AR70 Art Glass for clarity, protection and reflection control with Econo-spacers Framed Dimensions: 695mm (w) x 940mm (h) x 40mm (d)