Sunflowers

This oil painting presents a bouquet of sunflowers arranged in a clay vase, turning a familiar still life into a study of texture, warmth, and movement. Thick, expressive brushwork gives the petals and leaves a tactile, almost sculptural presence, while the muted background allows the yellows, ochres, and greens to radiate forward. The slightly drooping flowers and fallen petals introduce a sense of passing time, balancing abundance with fragility. Rather than functioning as a purely decorative floral image, the work becomes an exploration of light, materiality, and the fleeting fullness of late summer.