Red Rose — Fine Art

Red Rose - 1966 by John Ferren reads as a single flower form against a plain background. The shape sits near the centre and leaves open space around it.

From a doorway the form stays clear and the background stays quiet. John Ferren often worked with simple painted shapes and direct marks on paper. The fine art print keeps that plain field and the painted feel of the original.

A light frame on a dark wall lets the shape stand out. A dark frame beside pale paint softens the surround. On a bedroom wall the form stays simple and does not crowd the room.