Bud – Exotic Flowers by Ruth Moilliet, Stainless steel and anodised aluminium, Original edition, 1.2m high by 80cm wide by 80cm deep, Nature, Floral sculpture

Bud – Exotic Flowers by Ruth Moilliet is a striking floral sculpture made from stainless steel and anodised aluminium. This original-edition artwork captures a moment of nature in bloom with bold precision.

At first glance, the sculpture appears as a large, sleek bud, tightly closed. However, as viewers move closer, the interior reveals a vivid surprise. Inside the steel petals, a cluster of multicoloured exotic flowers bursts forth. Each flower, crafted from anodised aluminium, glows with rich, iridescent hues. Between the blooms, delicate white butterflies rest gently, creating a soft contrast against the vibrant colour.

Moreover, the polished stainless steel exterior adds a sense of containment and formality. Yet, the colourful interior pushes outward, suggesting life, transformation, and emergence. This contrast between inside and out, order and chaos, remains central to the piece’s emotional impact.

As light reflects off the smooth surfaces and catches the coloured metal, the sculpture appears to shift and breathe. Every angle offers a new perspective, encouraging the viewer to explore further. The butterflies, placed carefully among the petals, evoke motion and delicacy, as though they might flutter away at any moment.

Ultimately, Bud – Exotic Flowers speaks to the beauty of growth, the surprise within stillness, and the powerful energy of nature captured in metal.