Artists statement

Camellia japonica, one of the best known species of camellia, was originally imported to Australia in 1838. A flower that is associated with manicured lawns and highly cultivated gardens of yesteryear remains ever popular today, thriving in gardens throughout southern and eastern Australia. In Camellia and Japonica, Kate Hudson depicts the common camellia, sometimes called the Rose of winter, in a glorious floral arrangement of deep red blooms with dark green foliage displayed in a rectangular shaped vase featuring a black and white Art Deco style design.The balance and harmony of Hudson’s compositions, together with her use of colour accents, form the basis of her highly decorative and patterned prints. The result, when combined with a distinctive geometric motif, is the creation of a traditional floral still life with a contemporary twist.