Richard Learoyd: Flowers

A cut flower is alive, but in the process of decay. In his studio photographs of flowers, the artist aims to translate this understanding of the fragile beauty of life, and the inevitability of an end.

Color photograph of a blooming poppy bouquet in a small glass on a wooden pedestal framed in black
Color photograph of a glass of poppy flowers on a wire frame
Color photograph of flowers at various stages of decay in a glass vase on a wooden plinth
Color photograph of flowers in a glass vase on concrete plinth famed in black
Color photograph of multiple flowers in a glass vase at various stages of decay on wooden plinth framed in black
Color photograph of 11 sunflowers strung together on a cotton string armature.
Color photograph of several flowers in states of decay in a small glass on a wooden pedestal framed in black
Framed color photograph of a bunch of flowering tree branches posed on a plinth
Color photograph depicting several poppies in states of decay on metal plinth framed in black
Color photograph depicting several decaying flowers in a small glass on a marble pedestal framed in black
Color photograph framed in black depicting decaying poppies with circular mirror on wooden plinth
Color photograph of flowers at various stages of decay in a glass vase on a wooden plinth
Framed color photograph of a bouquet of drying poppy flowers.

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Color photograph of red grapes suspended by black thread above concrete plinth

Richard Learoyd: Selected Works

Richard Learoyd: Landscapes
Color photograph of rope suspended with black thread framed in white

Richard Learoyd: Still-life
Color photographic portrait of a seated shirtless man with tattooed arms looking downwards

Richard Learoyd: Portraits