Cotyledon

A dynamic etching depicting fuchsia flowers in full bloom, their delicate pendant forms clustered densely across the composition. The artist employs bold, gestural line work and dramatic cross-hatching to create depth and movement, with the flowers seemingly suspended against a textured background. The high-contrast black-and-white palette emphasises the expressive qualities of the medium, whilst the energetic mark-making conveys both botanical specificity and abstract vitality. Created in 1979, this work exemplifies Boonzaier’s continued engagement with still-life subjects throughout his lengthy artistic career.