Artwork
Five Flower Pieces
Five Flower Pieces is a print by Ernest Edmonds. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Five Flower Pieces, a 1967 print by Ernest Edmonds, features a predominantly deep blue field punctuated by sparse, tiny white specks and two distinct white forms: a small, folded-paper-like shape in the top left and a smooth, curved shape resembling a half-moon at the bottom right.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Five Flower Pieces is not immediately recognizable, with the title's floral reference abstracted into geometric and organic white silhouettes against a vibrant blue backdrop, inviting interpretation of their symbolic or thematic significance.
Technique & Style
Edmonds employs a restrained palette of white and blue, leveraging the textured quality of the blue to create visual depth. The juxtaposition of sharp, white geometric and curved forms against the dynamic blue generates a sense of simplicity tinged with surreal strangeness.
History & Provenance
Created in 1967, specific details regarding the work's provenance and exhibition history are not provided in the available information.
Context
Five Flower Pieces reflects Edmonds' broader exploration of color and shape, as evident in his other works, though this piece stands out for its minimalistic approach and the expressive use of a single background color.
Legacy
The impact or influence of Five Flower Pieces on subsequent artistic movements or Edmonds' own oeuvre is not detailed in the provided context, underscoring the need for further research into its place within the artist's body of work.
Artist & collection
Artist
This is a print artist who worked in the 1960s. In the bundle you’ll find the lithograph Five Flower Pieces from 1967. Look for the way the plate splits each petal into clean angles and registers, stacking them like…
