Van Blomme en Duiwe

A white vase centred against a muted, weathered ground holds a generous arrangement of yellow and white flowers, their forms rendered with botanical precision. Four white doves or birds in silhouette emerge from the composition at cardinal points, creating a symbolic geometry that transforms the still life into something more contemplative. The palette of ochre, cream and pale green is subdued and meditative. In Heyns’ practice, floral imagery transcends decoration to become a meditation on life’s cycles, with beauty offering respite from darker existential concerns.