1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Thoughts of a Plant”

Title: 1960’s British Surrealist Oil Painting – “Thoughts of a Plant”
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 3.5 height x 4 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate

Description: “Thoughts of a Plant” offers a fascinating exploration of organic life through abstract forms and rich, earthy colors. The composition centers around large, leaf-like shapes encased in bold greens, reds, and blues. The artist employs intricate branching patterns within the forms, reminiscent of veins in leaves or root systems, connecting themes of life, nature, and introspection.

The prominent circular motifs in vivid pink and red tones give a sense of pulsating energy, as though the plant’s inner thoughts or lifeblood are visually expressed. The contrasting backgrounds—a deep sky-blue and mossy green—create depth and movement, evoking the simultaneous calm and vitality of nature.

The layering of oil paint with splattered and dripping elements adds texture and intrigue, drawing the viewer into a vivid, plant-inspired dreamscape. This piece would be a striking addition to any modern space, particularly for collectors of nature-themed or organic abstraction.

We have been offering similar works from this collection for years, appreciating the artist’s talent for capturing emotion through abstraction.

We have several similar size works offered for sale here. In this wonderful size format, they offer tremendous interior design capabilities, perhaps being grouped in sets of 2, 4, 8, or even 12!