Petal Crush is a celebration of flowers, not simply as botanical subjects, but as enduring symbols of joy, colour and the quiet resilience of nature. This exhibition brings together a series of works that invite viewers to pause, breathe and connect with the beauty that exists in the everyday.
Inspired by Margaret Olley's exhortation to not clean the house but rather buy another bunch of flowers, Robyn Malcolm and Phoebe Wood-Ingram explore why flowers make us happy.
The intention of Petal Crush is to create an uplifting experience of warmth and colour, offering viewers a moment of visual peace and emotional renewal. The subject has been approached with tenderness and vibrancy, using expressive brushstrokes and rich colour to convey flowers' fleeting but powerful presence. In a time when many seek grounding and optimism, these works act as quiet reminders of delight, wonder and natural abundance.
Petal Crush is intended to be welcoming, uplifting and immersive. Whether you are an art lover, a flower enthusiast or simply in need of a little beauty and calm, this exhibition provides an opportunity to pause, reflect and connect.