Mossy Orchids

A composition of profound botanical stillness, Mossy Orchids renders the languorous drama of the orchid in fabric and silk, the brushed finish lending each petal and frond a hushed, almost atmospheric luminosity. John Richard brings to this work the considered hand of a maker who understands that art lives not merely on a wall but within a room, shaping its mood and cadence. At thirty-four inches in height, the piece commands presence without imposing — a rare quality that speaks to restraint as much as virtuosity.