Flowers. Gardens. Landscapes. Land or Sea? Land everytime.
Because I am in love with this worn and layered story of our world. The crumbling buildings, the dark alleyways and the way nature sneaks in to create beauty in the most forgotten places. Bright green moss in grimy corners, ivy pushing through cracked stonework, shafts of sunlight hitting rotting timber. Beauty is that moment in time that sings to your soul...
By now you probably suspect that I have a secret love of history. Which is why you will see history peeking out of the background of almost every artwork. And the truth is that when it comes to history, I am a magpie. From Paris to Rome to home I hunt compulsively for ledges and patinaed walls...to bring back to my studio. This is where I bring my treasures to life…as backdrops to decadent floral dreams. Layering history with dark floral beauty results in more than just an artwork. It is my floral obsession.
I want to capture grandeur and decadence and a little bit of impossibility.
Floral Inspiration for your Everyday
“Paula Petherick crafts masterpieces using fine art photography. Her incredibly detailed pieces are enriched with textures and layers reminiscent of the Dutch Masters style”
-BRITISH VOGUE-