Description
Lilies of the Valley — Acrylic on Stretched Canvas, 1500 × 1200 mm
Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
150 × 120 cm
R18 000
Lilies of the Valley is a jubilant floral in full, high-key colour. Slender lilies lean in from either side of the canvas, their star-shaped blooms drawn in warm coral, gold and turquoise against a shimmering ground of blue, yellow and rose. The whole scene glows as though lit from within, radiant and unapologetically joyful.
Julie Tugwell works here in confident acrylic, layering hot and cool colours side by side so that oranges vibrate against blues and lime greens spark against pink. The lilies are described with loose, expressive line rather than botanical precision, their petals and leaves swept in with quick, rhythmic strokes that keep the surface alive and moving.
This is a warm, optimistic painting with real presence, its subtitle a gentle nod to happiness and renewal. At this generous scale it makes a wonderful focal point above a sideboard, in a dining room or entrance hall, bringing sunshine and colour to a space all year round. A joyful choice for anyone who loves flowers and bold, expressive colour.
Style
Julie Tugwell is a contemporary South African artist whose work shares qualities with expressive, colour-led traditions, favouring energetic brushwork and an emotional response to her subject over strict realism. In her florals she often reaches for warm, singing colour and rhythmic line, echoing the freedom of the Fauves while remaining entirely her own. She captures the vitality and atmosphere of her flowers rather than a literal likeness, creating original artworks that bring warmth, character and considered sophistication to contemporary interiors.
Please note: Images are provided as a guide to the artwork’s size and style. As each original painting is photographed under different lighting conditions and viewed on different screens, colours may vary slightly from the original artwork.
