Pink Pansy - Abstract Painting

I have always loved pansies. Their bright cheerful and delicate faces announcing the arrival of spring and summer. This original abstract painting began as an exploration of what happens when a recognisable garden flower emerges from a joyful, intuitive colour field.

Abstract Painting inspired by pansies growing in the garden

The background layers of electric lime green, teal, lavender and yellow arrived first — painted intuitively, alive with the energy of a sun-drenched Melbourne garden in summer. This semi-representational abstract painting sits somewhere between pure abstraction and botanical art.

Pink Pansy marks a new direction in my abstract art practice — allowing recognisable forms to emerge from my colourful abstract world. As a Melbourne abstract artist this felt like a natural evolution, bringing my love of flowers and the garden directly into my work.