Black Velvet Petunia
A ceramic vase teeters in a dream, its midnight blue glaze reflecting light of the fiery blossoms bursting above. Beneath this surreal still life, the ghostly hint of a white tablecloth and shadow anchor the composition in a realm of quasi abstraction. Ice-blue blossoms and velvety black petunias draw the focal point, their presence glowing neon. Long-stemmed orange foxgloves stretch to the edges, while whispers of baby’s breath add a tender echo. A blue-and-white striped flower drips with purple, spinning like a cosmic breath mint, blurring the line between what flowers can and cannot do. The elegant gray background shimmers like silver oily clay, adding intrigue to a simple wall. The artist has conjured this floral from her memory, relying on instinct and not life. She worries not about what flowers look like, she has fun with the piece, and pulls inspiration from Picasso.
Title: "Black Velvet Petunia” by Iris Scott
Year Created: 2024
Medium: Oil on canvas
Painting Size: 30x30 inches. Canvas depth -1.5 inches. The sides of the canvas are painted as a wrap-around continuation of the painting. Arrives ready to hang.
