Tin Foil Flower (Painting) c. 1936

Florence Stevenson's ‘Tin Foil Flower’ is a painting of thick daubs and strokes, where a pinkish-white flower emerges from a flat black background. Looking at it, I imagine Stevenson carefully applying each stroke with a brush heavy with paint, coaxing the flower into existence, petal by petal. There's something so tender about the way Stevenson has rendered the flower. The choice of colors feels intuitive, born from a deep engagement with the medium of paint itself. I can imagine her thinking about texture, color, and the sheer physicality of the paint. Each stroke seems deliberate yet free, building up layer upon layer to create a tangible, almost sculptural surface. Stevenson's work reminds us that painting is not just about representation; it's about feeling. The way she captures light and shadow feels so personal, echoing the conversations between artists across time. It’s a reminder that painting is an embodied expression, embracing ambiguity and inviting multiple interpretations.