Artist: Ines Szamrey (Argentinian, b.1971)
Title: Paper Flowers No. 6 (2010)
Medium: Mixed Media Original Oil and Acrylic on Board
Signature: Signed lower right
Label: Printed artist's label verso
Artwork Size: 35.5cm × 57.5cm (14" x 23")
Framed Size: Unframed
Condition: Presented unframed. Appears in good overall condition, some signs of handling & age to corners. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
About the Artwork
Paper Flowers No. 6 is a vibrant and visually arresting original mixed-media composition by contemporary Argentinian artist Ines Szamrey. Created in 2010, the work forms part of the artist's acclaimed Paper Flowers series, a body of work in which floral themes are transformed through abstraction, layered pattern and expressive mark-making.
Dominated by an intense palette of vivid pinks, magentas, deep violets and bright turquoise, the composition presents a stylised bouquet rising from a simplified vessel. Organic forms, energetic black linework and richly layered paint surfaces combine to create a work that is both playful and sophisticated, balancing spontaneity with careful compositional structure.
Beneath the gestural floral forms lies an intricate decorative ground of repeating ornamental motifs, paisley-inspired elements and graphic patterning. These underlying layers interact with the painted surface to create remarkable depth and visual complexity, rewarding prolonged viewing and revealing new details over time.
The painting exemplifies Szamrey's ability to merge abstraction with recognisable subject matter, creating works that feel contemporary whilst retaining a strong emotional and decorative appeal. The bold colour harmonies and dynamic composition make this an especially striking example from the Paper Flowers series.
Measuring approximately 35.5cm × 57.5cm (14" x 23"), the work possesses strong wall presence despite its intimate scale and would make an excellent addition to a collection of contemporary painting, abstract floral art or modern Latin American works.
About the Artist
Ines Szamrey is an Argentinian contemporary artist recognised for colourful mixed-media works that explore the relationship between abstraction, nature, decorative pattern and memory. Through painting, drawing and layered surface techniques, Szamrey creates highly individual compositions that combine spontaneity with refined visual balance.
Floral imagery occupies a significant place within the artist's practice, not as traditional botanical studies but as a framework for experimentation with colour, line and form. The resulting works move freely between representation and abstraction, encouraging viewers to interpret the imagery in their own way.
A defining characteristic of Szamrey's work is her use of layered decorative surfaces. Repeating motifs, graphic elements and gestural mark-making are combined to create paintings rich in texture and visual rhythm. This approach lends the works both contemporary sophistication and broad decorative appeal.
Collectors are increasingly drawn to Szamrey's distinctive floral compositions for their vibrant palettes, energetic execution and ability to bring colour and personality to contemporary interiors. Works from the Paper Flowers series are particularly sought after for their balance of abstraction, elegance and expressive freedom.
