Tulips in Fish Pye Pot and John Maltby Platter, 2021

This life sized still life painting depicts a relaxed scene on a breakfast table. The irregular composition of the table creates a sense of domestic familiarity alongside the unopened magazine idly waiting to be read. The title The World of Interiors confirms this is a stylish painting of a stylish home and we can trust the artist as well as the householder’s taste; the stylish Ikat printed cushions and selection of china reinforce this. Tulips twist from the geometric vase, swiveling their orange petals towards the sunlight. Lush patterns and rich colours entwine to organically create an inmate and welcoming interior.