Flora Incognita, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 x 2cm
Flora Incognita bloomed from a daydream of flowers, where identity melts into petals and the boundary between person and garden quietly dissolves. I imagined a soul so in tune with nature, she became part of the bouquet. Painted in lush oils with playful brushstrokes and a riot of saturated color, this piece blends surreal portraiture with a wild botanical burst. Her face is hidden, beneath layers of dahlias, sunflowers, and ranunculus in radiant pinks, golden yellows, and fiery corals, set against a glowing yellow backdrop that vibrates with joy. I wanted it to feel like a secret garden moment, intimate, curious, and full of life. Her floral dress and tangled hair echo the chaos and beauty of blooming. Part mystery, part celebration, this painting is an ode to transformation, imagination, and the deep, wordless conversations we sometimes have with flowers.
