Ciao Lilibet, 2023

Acrylic, oil, thread, gold leaf _ An excerpt from Simon Armitrage's "Floral Tribute" _ Evening will come, however determined the late afternoon, Limes and oaks in their last green flush, pearled in September mist. I have conjured a lily to light...

Acrylic, oil, thread, gold leaf _ An excerpt from Simon Armitrage's "Floral Tribute" _ Evening will come, however determined the late afternoon, Limes and oaks in their last green flush, pearled in September mist. I have conjured a lily to light these hours, a token of thanks, Zones and auras of soft glare framing the brilliant globes. A promise made and kept for life - that was your gift - Because of which, here is a gift in return, glovewort to some, Each shining bonnet guarded by stern lance-like leaves. The country loaded its whole self into your slender hands, Hands that can rest, now, relieved of a century's weight.