Blackness Blossum

Against a field of deep matte black, a single botanical form rises with luminous intensity. Petals rendered in warm coral-orange radiate from a golden center, while verdant leaves provide grounding below. The flower's simplified geometry reads as both contemporary graphic design and timeless botanical illustration—nature distilled to its essential beauty. The dramatic contrast between the saturated blossom and the surrounding darkness creates a sense of emergence, as if this single flower has been discovered in night's embrace. The black surface wraps completely around the form, making the singular floral motif all the more powerful in its isolation. At seven inches high, the piece offers an intimate meditation on light against shadow, color against void.
This work belongs to the JeanElton OvalVase Collection, distinguished by its elliptical footprint and the gentle warping that creates asymmetrical curves when viewed from different angles. The form's subtle compression enhances the centered composition, while the matte black surface provides a sophisticated contemporary canvas for the vibrant floral imagery.
The work is fired first to approximately 1800 degrees F, after which any remaining fine alterations are made, and the surface treatment is applied by hand by the artist. A second firing to about 2100 degrees F completes the process, ensuring its durability and artistic integrity.
This piece bears the JeanElton signature on its underside and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), both of which display its catalogue reference.