Papawer en Skoenlapper

A surreal composition presents a stylised mouth rendered in deep crimson, its form suggesting both botanical and figurative qualities, set against a textured ground of ochre and grey tones. A pale yellow butterfly hovers above, its delicate wings contrasting sharply with the mouth’s fleshy solidity. Heyns employs oil on board with careful attention to surface texture and tonal gradation, creating an ambiguous psychological space where natural forms inhabit unexpected territories. In Heyns’ practice, flowers and organic subjects become vessels for exploring cycles of vitality and decay.