Marc Quinn

Private Collection, London
Acquired by the present owner from the above in May 2011

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light handling and wear along the sides and edges of the canvas, which has resulted in light surface soiling. Under ultraviolet light inspection there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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"I started the Flower Paintings in 2007 — they come from frozen sculptures and are a reflection of humans’ relationships with nature and the planet. I remember visiting a flower market one day and noticing how all these flowers that shouldn't be available at the same time could be purchased so easily in one place because they are flown in from halfway around the world. It perfectly illustrates how human desire constantly reshapes nature’s limitations. The fact that these flowers are always available to us is artificial and unnatural. The other side to these works is that they are a celebration of colour, life and sensuality. I always buy my flowers myself and arrange them as though I were creating a sculpture. So in a sense, the final product is like the painting of a sculpture."
Marc Quinn