Mairead O’hEocha at Callicoon Fine Arts

Mairead O’hEocha’s floral still life evokes paintings by 17th/18th century painter Rachel Ruysch while offering a more abstracted take on the genre. Flowers from around the world which may have bloomed at different times combined in the Netherlands to testify to Dutch trade power. Here, the rose at center signals waning strength as it begins to lose its petals. (At Callicoon Fine Arts hosting mothers tankstation limited, Dublin, for Condo New York on the Lower East Side through July 28th).

Mairead O’hEocha, Bouquet with Rose after Rachel Ruysch, oil on board, 31 ½ x 24 ½ inches, 2017.