Peony, 2011


Bloom, 2011


The Constant Bloom explores aspects of personal awakening through a visual, physical and spiritual communion with nature.

Eleanor's recent drawings bring together a collection of peony, rose, pansy, lily and amaryllis blooms drawn from direct observation in fine line. These are reproduced and recomposed to become a mass of flower faces unfolding in an image of constant and sensuous becoming. The project has been influenced by eastern spiritualism, in particular the mandala diagrams that are used as an aid to meditation as well as the British school of botanical drawing.

Taking the flower as a symbol of spiritual unfoldment. The images reflect aspects of a changing inner landscape, an expression of psychological states that pull you to another level of engagement. With funereal undertones these wreaths act as an exaggerated floral tribute to a dark feminine principle.




The Constant Bloom, 2011



Detail from The Constant Bloom



Detail from The Constant Bloom


The Constant Bloom series was most recently shown at The Real World Gallery, E1