A single specimen bloom created with sheer fabrics hand stitched around a vintage stamen. The flower stem is secured inside in an antique glass bottle. 
This work was included in A Curious Collection; my 2024 solo show at Sock Gallery Loughborough, as part of:
 
MLLE CHLOÉ DUBOIS
'This is a relatively small group of specimens from the vast and fascinating collection of plants and flora gathered together by Miss Chloé Dubois, (1855-1933). Very little is known of Mlle Dubois’ background, but throughout her life she steadfastly searched high and low for new and exciting discoveries in the field of botany. A singularly intrepid botanist of great repute, she travelled the globe and discovered hundreds of new species.
Mlle Dubois had friends and acquaintances in many countries, which proved invaluable to her research. They would often send information as to the whereabouts of strange or unusual plants and sometimes small mysterious packages would arrive through the post for her containing flowers, roots, petals, leaves or seeds. It also meant that she could stay in a variety of locations for as long as she wished. She stayed as a guest of the Dalai Lama for over a year before crossing the Himalaya’s to India to see a friend who had heard rumours of a new type of Jasmine.'
 
Size: H23cmxW9cm (approx)
Price £37
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