© Blik Blom

A horizontal composition presenting a vibrant arrangement of flowers rendered in acrylic on board. Blooms in yellow, white, orange, purple and red emerge from a deep blue vessel, their forms simplified yet vital against a muted grey-brown background. The painting demonstrates confident, gestural brushwork that prioritises colour and light over botanical detail, creating an energetic interplay between the floral mass and surrounding space. Gericke’s distinctive approach to still-life painting reflects his extensive study with influential South African artists.