'Wild Wallflowers'- Botanical Wall Hanging
Lost Forest is known the world over for my miniature floral landscapes; specialising in intricate details and minute precision. Only very rarely do I work on large scale resin work, but when I do it’s usually at the request of one or two patrons, as my busy schedule will only allow for a couple to be made per year.
This is one such piece, a stunning wildflower garden in the form of a resin wall hanging. The flowers are all grown in my own garden, as my client wanted all native Irish botanicals. The ferns, mushrooms, mosses and lichens were all foraged on the farm and hedgerows. The completed design also features a little (naturally expired) yellow jacket buzzing around within his new magical home.
The wall hanging was created using nearly ten layers of resin, displaying a wonderful sense of depth to the piece. It was a true labour of love, and I thoroughly enjoyed making it. It took 2 months to create; layering resin, sanding and polishing over and over again. I also made my own silicone mold especially for it, but I think we can all agree that it was all certainly worth it. A bespoke Irish garden that will bloom eternally within its new home.
The process of sanding and polishing through every grade of sandpaper until a high gloss is achieved.
The final wall hanging, which I tested out in my own living room. It made me realise I need to make one for myself!
A close-up detail of the floral composition.
A garden in eternal bloom to admire and wonder.
Another detail of a garden mushroom nestled in a floral paradise.
A little yellow jacket preserved forever amongst the wildflowers.