Blue Hydrangea by Ruth Moilliet(opens in new tab), Steel, Toughened Glass, and Hydrangea Petals, 48 cm square × 16 cm deep
Ruth Moilliet is a British contemporary artist whose work explores the tension between the natural world and human intervention. In Blue Hydrangea she preserves real hydrangea petals by encasing them in toughened glass and surrounding them with a rigid steel frame. This combination of delicate organic matter and industrial materials highlights a striking contrast: nature appears both protected and confined, its beauty captured yet controlled.
The title reverse suggests a shift in perspective. Moilliet encourages viewers to look beyond the surface of the hydrangea, prompting reflection on themes of preservation, decay(opens in new tab), and transformation. The piece acts like a botanical reliquary, holding a fleeting moment in time while reminding us of nature’s impermanence.
Moilliet often challenges our instinct to catalogue and control the natural world, even as we admire its fragility. In Blue Hydrangea (reverse), she freezes the petals in their prime, vibrant in colour and form, yet no longer alive. The work raises thoughtful questions about how we interact with nature and what it means to preserve beauty in a time of environmental uncertainty.
Whether placed on a porch, or inside the home, it serves as a striking focal point.
Delivery & Installation
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This piece is not currently on display at the park, although visitors can request a viewing. Additional images, videos, measurements, and details can be provided upon request.
