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WHITE PROTEA
Size: TBC
(medium)
Medium:Acrylic on canvas
Themes: Botanical beauty, organic form, light and shadow, growth, resilience, and the expressive language of colour.
Status: Available
One of a kind, hand painted by Lisa Affleck - signed by the artist and ready to hang.
unframed. Prices do not include freight costs.
$985
A striking white protea emerges from a deep charcoal background, its sculptural petals unfolding in an expressive interplay of light, shadow, and vibrant green. Both delicate and commanding, the flower becomes the focal point of the composition, celebrating the extraordinary structure and quiet drama of the natural world. The petals shift between soft ivory, pale blue-grey, and luminous chartreuse, creating a sense of depth and movement. Loose, fluid brushwork captures the organic irregularity of the bloom, while the dark background intensifies its presence, allowing each petal to appear almost illuminated from within. Beneath the flower, strong green foliage anchors the composition, connecting the exuberance of the bloom to the vitality of the plant itself.
Rather than pursuing botanical precision, the painting embraces the character and energy of the protea through expressive colour and gestural mark-making. There is a beautiful tension between the flower's intricate, almost architectural structure and the spontaneity of the painted surface.
The result is a contemporary floral work that feels bold, fresh, and quietly dramatic. Its restrained palette, punctuated by vibrant green, gives it a sophisticated presence, while the expressive treatment of the petals lends it warmth and individuality.
Artist's Note
I was drawn to the protea for its extraordinary form and the way its petals seem to unfold in layers, creating a flower that is both sculptural and organic. I wanted to capture more than its physical appearance—to explore the movement, energy, and individuality of the bloom through colour and expressive brushwork. The deep, dark background allows the pale petals and vibrant greens to take centre stage, creating a contrast that feels both dramatic and intimate.
For me, this work is a celebration of nature's ability to create forms that are at once intricate, unexpected, and beautiful.