Blue Iris with Gold Leaf Edge
A2 mixed media on canvas covered boardOriginal artwork (not a print) by Kirsteen Lyons-Benson BA (Hons)
This striking painting captures the elegant strength of the iris flower emerging through layers of movement, texture and luminous colour. Rich blues and deep indigo tones unfold against energetic marks and flowing mixed media surfaces, while the gold-coloured leaf edging creates a warm glow around the piece, like light breaking through after difficult weather.
The iris has long been associated with hope, courage and wisdom, and this painting carries that same quiet resilience. Loose expressive brushwork and layered textures suggest both fragility and determination — a reminder that beauty often grows through challenge rather than comfort. The contrast between the cool blues and the warm reflective gold edge gives the work a sense of balance between struggle and optimism, calm and energy.
With its contemporary palette and atmospheric presence, this large A2 artwork brings both drama and serenity to a room, reflecting Kirsteen’s ongoing fascination with light, emotion and the brighter side of human experience.
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