Poppies: Remembrance No. 3

"Remembrance No. 3" is a poignant and powerful homage to the memory of those who served, woven into a field of vivid poppies created through expressive blow and splatter techniques. This artwork is a visual reflection of remembrance, filled with bold and evocative red hues, evoking both the beauty and solemnity of the poppy as a symbol of sacrifice and resilience.

The composition is alive with rich, layered tones of red, punctuated by touches of deep black and soft white, reminiscent of petals caught in the breeze. Using a blow technique, the poppies appear to unfurl and expand across the canvas, their organic forms echoing both fragility and strength. Splattered strokes of black interweave with the red, grounding the piece in the gravity of remembrance, while the scattered touches of white add depth and softness, offering a sense of peace amid the intensity.

"Remembrance No. 3" captures the duality of the poppy as a symbol: it speaks of lives lost and battles fought, but also of resilience, renewal, and remembrance. Each poppy seems to grow out of the canvas, as if emerging from the earth itself, a reminder of the enduring legacy of those commemorated and the fields they once tread. The dynamic strokes create a sense of movement, as if the memories are carried forward by time, blooming anew with every viewer’s reflection.

This piece invites contemplation, drawing us into the heart of remembrance, where gratitude and reverence intertwine. Through "Remembrance No. 3," the artist has rendered not just a symbol, but a living field of memory—a place to pause, reflect, and remember the sacrifices that have shaped our lives today.