Evening Banksia #16 Banksia Portrait Title: Honeyeater and Banksia

Title: Honeyeater and Banksia

There is a joyful wonder in Kate’s playful nature series of natives

Kate's great communication gave confidence and we knew we'd end up with something special

"My abstract pieces are like visual music

An original artwork of native flowers painted by Kate Soady

Evening Banksia #16 Banksia Portrait Title: Honeyeater and BanksiaIn Evening Banksia #16, I wanted to explore the architectural elegance of our native flora against the deep, quiet atmosphere of the bush at night. The dramatic black background allows the intricate details of the flower to singbringing those vibrant pinks, lime greens, and golden tips into sharp focus. I was particularly drawn to the rhythmic, upward reach of the leaves, which frame the bloom with a natural symmetry that feels both structural and