In Red Hibiscus, a single flower expands across the composition, its petals reaching beyond the edges as though continuing outside the wooden surface. Deep crimson tones, defined contours, and a luminous yellow border give the bloom a powerful presence against the atmospheric painted background.
Different sizes and shapes of glass beads—including seed beads and bugle beads—follow the natural curves of the petals and emphasize the elongated central column. Yellow stamens and red details project outward, introducing dimension and directing the eye through the composition. The rigidity of the wood supports the pronounced relief and gives the work a strong physical presence.
By enlarging the hibiscus beyond its familiar scale, the work shifts the flower from a delicate botanical subject into something immersive and commanding. Color, texture, and reflected light reveal both the intensity and the intricate structure contained within a single bloom.
Size: 20 × 16 in.
