Baden Croft

Banksia Ashbyi, 2026

Oil on canvas
140 × 130 cm

In Banksia Ashbyi, Croft embraces the vibrant intensity of the species' fiery bloom, using rich oranges, reds and golden tones to create a composition charged with warmth and energy. Expressive mark-making emphasises the flower's distinctive form while conveying a sense of movement and vitality.

At once bold and contemplative, the work elevates its botanical subject into a striking meditation on colour, texture and the Australian landscape.