Although it’s not a traditional art genre, the history of flower art is vast. Flowers continue to be one of the most popular subjects in all mediums. Sometimes, flowers are painted as a metaphor for concepts like rebirth or creation. Other times, flowers are simply beautiful icons of nature.

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Flowers have been depicted in ceramics from Ancient Egypt, tapestries from medieval England, and still-life work from the Renaissance. In the modern age, flowers still resonate with artists for both their beauty and their ability to represent various facets of life.

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Here are some WXLLSPACE artists continuing the ancient tradition of flower art. 

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Alexandrea Pangburn from Denver

Combining the beauty of flora and fauna, Alexandrea Pangburn creates large-scale realistic murals depicting the wildlife in Colorado. By focusing on the intricate details of nature, particularly flowers, Pangburn hopes to bring awareness to the local flora and fauna so the public can learn how to conserve these essential species.

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Learn more about Alexandrea Pangburn at https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/alexandrea-pangburn 

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Grow Love from Westminster

Grow Love’s style harkens back to Dutch and Flemish floral arrangement displays, glorifying flowers and their connections to humans. She also paints contemporary pieces to encourage community engagement and bring attention to endangered plant and animal species. Along with their artistry, they focus on creating community collaborations and encouraging creativity and the arts in young people.

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Learn more about Grow Love at https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/grow-love 

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Nico from Miami

Acclaimed artist Nicole Holderbaum, aka “Nico,” is a Florida-based muralist, creative director, designer, and community organizer. Her work as an artist has led to collaborations with brands such as Netflix and Red Bull, as well as participation in popular mural and music festivals. Beyond painting, she is extensively involved in community programs and works to create a thriving artist community in Florida.

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Learn more about Nico at https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/nico 

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Mabel Vicentef 

With work spanning the world, from Uruguay to Australia, nomad artist Mabel Vicentef works extensively with large-scale murals capturing female faces alongside nature. Using the beautiful expression of female faces, Vicentef links human and environmental elements to call for a more innocent version of humankind in tune with the beauty of nature. These paintings tap into issues such as women's rights, inequality, and climate change.

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Learn more about Mabel Vicentef here: https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/mabel-vicentef 

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Surface of Beauty from New York City

Natasha May Platt, known as Surface of Beauty, is a full-time muralist specializing in florals and botanicals. Platt celebrates the beauty and power of nature through a simple style. Her art contrasts detailed depictions of the flowers she sees across the US with pure color backgrounds. She is a seasoned painter, having worked with companies like Netflix, Coach, and The Georgetown Company.

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Learn more about Surface of Beauty: https://explore.wxllspace.com/artist/surface-of-beauty 

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Flowers continue to show unending and astonishing beauty and serve as ambassadors between flora and humans through art. With these artists' work, the flower art tradition will persist and continue to grow, as well as cultivate efforts to preserve nature. 

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To find more floral artists, check out WXLLSPACE today!