Stephanie Peek

Stephanie Peek is known for her oil paintings that explore floral imagery. Though she only paints flora in a mix of arrangements - a single flower, a lush jungle garden, floating petals, or abstract branches - she brings each composition to life through a variety of styles that evolve a simple flower into an object of dynamism.

In this painting, the artist pays homage to Dutch 17th Century painters with her floral still life, utilizing intense light and shadow and a sensual, rich palette. The artist also pays homage to 18th century French painters with floating, suspended flowers appearing as if they’re being tossed into the air, hanging in a dreamlike state.