Study of 3 Pink Roses 1.4

Brad Novak (aka New Blood Pop) is a leading urban artist whose work sits sharply at the nexus between fine art and street art. His preferred techniques include collage and spray paint set upon a background of self-selected street and popular culture imagery.

Well known for his ‘Digital Dilemma’ and ‘Hybrid’ themes, floral works might not at first seem like a natural fit within Novak’s oeuvre. However, nothing could be further from the truth.

Novak initially painted flora in a minimalist style back in 2003-06 after returning from his OE. Shortly thereafter (and following further overseas travels) he adopted the moniker ‘New Blood Pop’ and began his foray into urban-pop-art.

More recently (circa late 2019), Novak photographed flowers in his Auckland studio and created a ‘study’ featuring 3 red roses in a French vase, which inspired this latest body of work.

In the artist’s own words,

“Flowers and plants, such as the tropical monstera leaf, Japanese blossom, and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, have been a consistently running thread throughout my work for more than a decade… often in the background or as an embellishment. But this time flora will once again take centre stage!”

– Brad Novak

Medium: Acrylic, spray paint and collage on boxed wooden board.