Lilly pond

A water lily emerges as the focal point of this intimate composition, its pink and purple petals rendered with warmth against cool blues and golden-brown waters. The painting captures a moment of quiet observation, with lily pads anchoring the composition whilst clouds drift across a pale sky. Polson employs vivid colour to transform a tranquil natural scene into an emotionally resonant work, drawing on his belief in colour’s immediate capacity to establish mood and meaning.