Photography

Peony Love

Artist

Len Emery

Year

2012

Medium

Archival inks on Canson Arches 88 paper

Size

26 X 20

Price

$350.00

Artist: Len Emery
Year: 2012
Medium: Archival inks on Canson Arches 88 paper
Dimensions: 26 X 20

With its perfectly centered, symmetrical composition, this peony is presented with the poise of a classical portrait. Every petal is precisely observed, soft folds of pink, delicate shadows, and layers that draw the eye inward toward the flower’s luminous core. Echoing the close, intimate floral studies of Georgia O’Keeffe, the work magnifies a familiar bloom until it becomes almost immersive. Its detail is so vivid that one can nearly imagine its sweet fragrance in the air: a quiet moment of beauty, balance, and sensual presence.

From Len Emery's "Flower Show" series, this photograph could be printed on any surface and would be perfect in large scale application, envisioned as a full-length mural, it would be perfect for salons, offices, spaces that can use beauty, color and inspiration.