Chine V - Kauai
Chine V is now hanging in it's stunning home in Kauai and I couldn't think of a better place for it.
Steven Spielberg chose Kauai and Oahu as the location for filming the island scenes in Jurassic Park for a reason - it's a wild, dynamic paradise with vibrant colours and incredible flora. The giant Gunnera leaves seen in the painting are sometimes known as "dino-food" ...It was meant to be.
The fact that the Chine series, although British in origin sit so well in this landscape is testament to the diversity and colour that the Victorians cultivated in our many botanical gardens and I'm beyond thrilled to make this connection to the other side of the world. The blue tit sits in the painting as a reminder of its UK origin.
Thanks again to the client for their unwavering belief in the work and for choosing me.
