The Ornamental Vase

This still life features a bold, stylised bouquet of pale peach roses bursting from a richly patterned vase. The flowers are rendered with soft, circular strokes, giving each bloom a gentle, almost paper-like delicacy. In contrast, the leaves and stems are sharp, angular, and dynamic—radiating outward in energetic green layers that create a sense of movement.

The vase anchors the composition with its warm, terracotta tone and swirling dark motifs, adding an ornamental, almost textile-like quality. It sits on a mottled green surface that feels organic and slightly shadowed. A few fallen petals and fragments lie at the base, suggesting either freshness in motion or the quiet passage of time.

The background is a calm wash of light blue, allowing the bouquet to stand out vividly. This painting carries a lively tension between softness and structure, decoration and natural form.