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Pressed Adenium Obesum by David WM Roberts

2023

About the Item

Adenium Obesum, known as the 'Desert Rose' is a peculiar succulent. These stunning flowers bloom across African deserts. With a life-span of 500 years, they outlive their admirers. The bark, roots and flowers have medicinal properties and research is ongoing to identify potential cancer treatments. But the sap is toxic. Hunters would traditionally powder the sap and poison arrows to kill game. Beauty can be both deadly and deceptive. Part of a new collection “Pressed in Time”, this piece aims to preserve both memory and subject. The Desert Rose is a sharp feature of the artist’s childhood in rural Kenya. The technique of pressing allows a microscopic examination of nature’s own artwork. David’s work celebrates biodiversity and the overlooked but fundamental elements of life itself: wildflowers and pollinators, revealing the magnificent beauty of their interactions in our natural world. Fragile patterns of organic form are deeply ingrained in all the pieces.
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 89 in (226.06 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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    aPrice: $6,934
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  • Gallery Location:
    MADRID, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2282214064332
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