In 'Wistful Flowers' Stephen Tandori transforms a classic domestic subject into a richly expressive exploration of colour and feeling. The work distils his celebrated approach; imbuing a simple floral arrangement with a sense of luminous, blooming intensity.

Rather than a traditional still life, the painting unfolds as a dynamic, painterly field. Layered, expressive brushstrokes move across the surface, drawing out vibrant pinks, deep greens, sunny yellows and blues from a muted atmospheric ground. The composition holds a gentle tension between the tenderness suggested by its title and the physical energy of its making.

For admirers of contemporary expressionism and modern still life, 'Wistful Flowers' offers a compelling balance of quiet introspection and vivid, material presence.

Stephen TANDORI (1936 - 2026)
'Wistful Flowers' 2017
acrylic on board
Image Size: 28 x 22 cm
Signed: STEPHEN TANDORI lower left
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition: Very Good
(c) The Artist or Assignee