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Floral Study | The Quiet Science of Blooming

Exploring the tension between precision and abstraction in nature’s most ephemeral forms.

Unveiling Nature’s Delicate Strength

Nature’s quiet marvel, the bloom, unfolds deliberately—fragile yet powerful, temporary yet timeless. Our latest curation, Floral Study: The Quiet Science of Blooming, showcases artists Bill Beckley, Uta Barth, and Guido Argentini, who explore the intricate balance between structure and abstraction, capturing the ephemeral grace of flowers.

Capturing Motion and Stillness

This collection portrays floral forms not merely as symbols of beauty but as profound studies of movement, light, and texture. Soft blurs by Uta Barth evoke petals caught in gentle motion, while Bill Beckley’s sharp, detailed compositions highlight floral architecture. Guido Argentini contributes to the interplay of translucent layers and organic shapes dissolving into dreamlike impressions, capturing a bloom’s subtle transitions—emerging, unfurling, and fading.

Strength in Fragility

Flowers, despite their fragility, possess undeniable strength. The artworks in Floral Study embody this duality, creating a dialogue between precision and imperfection, stillness and movement. Each delicate distortion or subtle abstraction invites contemplation of growth, decay, and the poetic essence of nature’s fleeting moments.

Transforming Petals into Poetry

Floral Study transcends mere floral celebration. It meditates on the hidden artistry guiding their bloom—a quiet science transforming petals into poetry and fleeting moments into eternal beauty. Discover how Beckley, Barth, and Argentini eternalize nature’s transient elegance, inviting profound reflection.

Step into the wonder of Floral Study—a captivating exploration where nature’s fleeting elegance becomes timeless artistry.

Vertical distorted yellow flowers artwork with abstract lines.

Colby Caldwell ‘Garlands_(02)’ 2024, Archival Pigment Print, Mounted to Dibond and Waxed, Eds. 1-7- of 17

Delicate red flower gently held behind a textured screen, soft and blurred.

Irving Penn ‘Poppy’ ca. 1970s, Dye Transfer Print

Triptych of Banksy-style artwork depicting a masked figure throwing flowers.

Banksy ‘Flower Thrower Triptych (VIP)’ 2019, Screenprint on Recycled Card

Black-and-white photograph of calla lilies with elegant shadows and blurred forms.

Christophe von Hohenberg ‘Flowers I’ Fine Art Fiber Paper

Minimalist bright blue floral silhouette artwork on a white background.

Donald Sultan ‘Blue Flocked Lantern Flowers’ 2024, Shaped Aluminum with Blue Flocking, Ed. of 12, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Softly blurred white flowers creating an abstract impression of movement.

Bill Beckley ‘Dervish 10 Sunbuli’ 2007, Cibachrome Photograph, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Expansive painting featuring a field of vibrant red and yellow abstract flowers beneath a clear blue sky.

Patrick Gerola ‘Création’ Painting, Fresco on Wood

Shadowed silhouette of a woman intertwined with flowers, captured in stark monochrome.

Christophe von Hohenberg ‘Flowers II’ Fine Art Fiber Paper

Contemporary triptych showcasing minimalist flower arrangements against vibrant window backgrounds.

Uta Barth ‘Untitled (05.19)’ 2005, Mounted Color Photographs, Ed. of 6 + 2AP

Abstract floral painting blending vibrant colors and blurred natural elements in a dreamy composition.

Leon Benn ‘Picked Up by The Shovelful’ 2023, Oil, Oil Stick, Acrylic, and Fabric Dyes on Linen, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Soft golden floral arrangement next to a window, paired with a serene nude figure bathed in warm sunlight.

Guido Argentini ‘A New Dawn’ 2018, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 9, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Black and white photograph of a single, delicately detailed white rose against a deep black background.

Hugo Alonso ‘Garden’ 2022, Acrylic on Paper, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Abstract pattern featuring subtle flowers evenly dispersed across a textured, muted green surface.

Alexandre Pépin ‘Flowers’ 2021, Oil on Canvas

Vibrant abstract painting depicting bright yellow and red tulips splattered with energetic white brushstrokes on a bold orange background.

Patrick Gerola ‘Bouquet Fond Orange’ Painting, Fresco on Canvas

Set of three classical oval paintings portraying lush floral arrangements in muted tones, featuring richly colored blossoms against dark backgrounds.

Francesco Guardi ‘Still Lives Triptych’ Late 18th Century, Oil on Canvas

Photograph capturing a gently drooping pink flower, showcasing detailed textures of delicate petals and fine stems against a stark white background.

Cig Harvey ‘Poinsettia (Pressing)’ 2019, Archival Pigment Print

Striking black-and-white macro photograph of an orchid flower, highlighting symmetrical petal shapes and rich velvety textures.

Guido Argentini ‘Deep Orchid’ 2012, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Soft-focus photograph of small white flowers scattered against a blurred, earthy-green backdrop, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

David Armstrong ‘Wildflowers, Bovina’ 2000, Matte Cibachrome Print

Blurry, artistic photograph of blue-tinted flowers swaying, creating an impression of fluid movement against a vivid lavender backdrop.

Bill Beckley ‘Dervish of May 18, 2007’ 2007, Cibachrome Photograph, Ed. of 3

Dramatic close-up photograph of an orange flower seemingly ablaze, emphasizing fiery textures and vivid colors against a black background.

Vincent Fournier ‘Red Poppy Flower with Fiery Plasma’ 2014, Ink jet on Hahnemühle Baryta 315g, American Oak Box, Museum Glass and Brass Plate

Series of five paintings depicting a vibrant pink flower progressively revealed behind softly draped gray curtains.

Jane Jones ‘Vanishing I-V’ 2021, Oil on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Gentle, artistic nude portrait of a woman seated pensively outdoors, complemented by vividly blooming flowers in the foreground.

Mona Kuhn ‘Flower’ 2005, Chromogenic Print

Delicate, luminous pink jellyfish gently floating against a dark, contrasting background, showcasing translucence and grace.

Guido Argentini ‘Medusa’ 2012, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Abstract minimalist black metal sculpture depicting stylized flower silhouettes in a modern vase shape.

Donald Baechler ‘Black Flowers’ 2019, Sculpture

Bright red roses artwork featuring a central reflective cutout, combining bold color and interactive reflection.

Alberto Montaño Mason ‘Lead Rose (Red)’ 2018

Dreamy, monochromatic blue-toned close-up photograph capturing a hand delicately holding a blooming rose.

Alex Katz ‘Late Summer Flowers’ 2013, Silkscreen in 38 colors on 4-Ply Museum Board, Ed. of 50

Vivid graphic painting showcasing stylized blossoms in playful shapes and warm, contrasting colors against a dark background.

John Dugdale ‘Ling’ring Near the Rose, NYC’ 1998, Cyanotype, Ed. of 21

Close-up photograph of softly blurred, pastel pink blossoms capturing subtle elegance and gentle forms.

Mariano Vivanco ‘Peonies Two 021’ 2015, Giclée Print on Epson Semi-Gloss, Ed. of 15

Classic floral still-life painting, dramatically illuminated, highlighting richly colored blooms against a shadowy background.

Simon Pietersz Verelst ‘Still Life of a Poppy, Iris and Peonies in a Glass Vase’ Work Courtesy of Darnley Fine Art

Graceful, colorful poppies elegantly arranged on a stark white background.

Bill Beckley ‘Sup? White’ 2014, Cibachrome Photograph, Ed. of 3

Abstract cloud shape outlined in vibrant blue on a white surface.

Jeff Koons ‘Flower Drawing (Blue)’ 2011, Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel with Transparent Color Coating, Ed. of 13

Elegant yellow lilies arranged in a glass vase against a deep black background.

James Lahey ‘Calla Lily’ 2007, Oil and Mixed Media on Panel, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Visually striking pattern artwork of multiple bright yellow roses arranged against an intense deep blue background.

Alberto Montaño Mason ‘Rosas Marinas’ 2010

Tyler Shields ‘Pollination’ (Framed) 2019, Chromogenic Print, Ed. of 3

Bold, textured painting depicting expressive blossoms in white, pink, and beige.

Ramona Stelzer ‘Wildly Kissed I’ 2023, Acrylic on Canvas, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

A collection of six framed prints featuring stylized floral illustrations against gradient backgrounds.

Donald Baechler ‘Days of the Week I, II, III, IV, V & VI’ 1994, Woodcut on Paper

Surreal depiction of purple flowers blending into geometric shapes and abstract brushstrokes.

Andre Petterson ‘Periwinkle Dust’ 2024, Mixed Media on Panel, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Two vibrant red tulips covered in water droplets against a deep black background.

Ernst Haas ‘Red Tulips, Japan’ 1980, Vintage Dye-Transfer Print, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Minimalist black floral sculpture with graceful, flowing silhouettes.

Donald Sultan ‘Black Lantern Flowers’ 2018, Shaped Aluminum with Black Powder Coat on Polished Aluminum Base

Abstract painting of bright yellow irises against a stark black backdrop.

Donald Sultan ‘Black Lantern Flowers’ 2018, Shaped Aluminum with Black Powder Coat on Polished Aluminum Base

Sensual close-up of lips and tongue touching the center of a soft pink rose.

Tyler Shields ‘Rose’ 2023, Chromogenic Print, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Expressively painted floral artwork emphasizing lush brushwork and deep, saturated colors.

Elise Ansel ‘Oil Study VIl for Ruysch Flower Details’ 2019, Oil on Paper

Monochromatic, blurred photograph capturing dreamy, ethereal flower blossoms.

Alberto García Alix ‘Naturaleza Muerta’ 2020, Editions 1, 2, 3 of 3 + 1 AP, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Digitally manipulated floral composition, twisting petals into an intricate, surreal shape.

Vincent Fournier ‘Rosa Incognita’ 2023, Ink Jet Print on HR Ilfoflex Prestige, American Oak Box, Museum Glass, and Brass Plate

Person holding a large, vibrant bouquet of orange and yellow poppies against a dark background.

Cig Harvey ‘Poppies (Exploding)’ 2020, Archival Pigment Print, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

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