Blossoming Beauties
Blossoming Beauties
Love this item? Come back during the Art Show weekend to buy it, from 7pm 25th until 2pm 27th of October.
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Blossoming Beauties is a celebration of the delicate balance between nature and human creation. Forged from Corten steel, the legs represent strength, endurance, and the raw, unyielding elements of the world. As the sculpture ages, the steel takes on a rich, earthy rust—an echo of time’s impact on all things, even the strongest of forms.
But within this solid foundation, life emerges. A Solanum tuberosum vine, winding through the legs and crowned by its delicate flowers, introduces a fragile yet persistent beauty. The Solanum tuberosum, often a symbol of hidden potential beneath the surface, embodies how life finds a way, even in the most unexpected places. The contrast of cold metal and the gentle, blossoming vine reflects the coexistence of natural and industrial worlds, and the perseverance of life in even the most hardened environments.
Blossoming Beauties is more than a sculpture. It’s a statement about transformation—how even in times of wear and erosion, something new and alive can flourish. The piece invites viewers to reflect on their own journeys—how they, too, are shaped by time, yet continue to grow, bloom, and reveal their unique beauty.
- 50cm wide at hips
- 70cm to knee
- 100cm top to toes
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Thanks for supporting MENPS!
The Art Show is a fundraiser for Mount Eliza North Primary School. By making a purchase at the Art Show, you’re helping to fund important improvements to the school, such as IT equipment, playground upgrades and much more.
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Collecting your artwork
Gallery artwork remains on display for the duration of the Art Show and is to be collected once the Art Show closes on Sunday 27 Oct (you will receive an email with collection details). Items within the Shop can be collected once purchased. Postage is NOT possible on any items.