Baden Croft

White Menziesii, 2026

Oil on canvas
140 × 130 cm

Croft's White Menziesii celebrates the sculptural elegance of the banksia through a restrained palette of pale creams, olive greens and deep shadow. The densely layered flower head is rendered with rhythmic, tactile brushstrokes that draw attention to its remarkable structure.

Both serene and immersive, the work invites a renewed appreciation for the quiet beauty and complexity of Australia's native flora.