Flowers from heaven B

Artist: Manu Parekh
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Board
Size: 24 x 18 in ( 60.96 x 45.72 cm )
Year: 2025

In this striking still-life composition, Manu Parekh once again transforms the familiar motif of flowers in a vase into a dynamic and emotionally charged visual experience. Set against a soft lavender background, the composition is anchored by a black vase from which an arrangement of exuberant, almost explosive blooms emerges.

The large yellow flower immediately draws attention with its deep black centre surrounded by layers of fiery orange, red, and white strokes that radiate outward like pulses of energy. Rather than depicting petals in a naturalistic manner, Parekh uses dripping paint, bold textures, and gestural lines to create a sense of movement and vitality. The bloom appears alive, expanding beyond its boundaries and interacting with the surrounding space.

Around it, smaller flowers and organic forms unfold in yellow, white, and violet tones. These elements feel spontaneous and intuitive, as if they have grown naturally from the artist’s expressive brushwork. On the right, vivid red sweeping forms cascade across the surface like flowing vines or streams of energy, adding a dramatic contrast and guiding the viewer’s eye across the canvas.

The dark vase acts as a grounding presence, balancing the vibrant activity above it. From its base, stems rise and intertwine, suggesting growth and continuity. Through this bold palette and layered textures, Parekh transforms a simple floral arrangement into an evocative meditation on life, nature, and creative energy. The work reflects his characteristic ability to merge abstraction with figuration, allowing colour and form to convey emotion as much as the subject itself.