Five Petals of Dawn | Photography (Digital) | 183 x 122 cm

Title: Five Petals of Dawn
Medium: Photography (Digital)
Size: 183 x 122 cm
Artist: Ayo Adewunmi
Year: 2024

Description:
Five Petals of Dawn centers on a single Rangoon Creeper bloom poised in quiet radiance. Its petals, a soft wine red, open gently as though waking from sleep, each one edged in a faint glow that catches the early light. At the core sits a small green star, subtle yet commanding, grounding the flower with a calm presence.

The photograph rests in a dreamy haze, allowing the Rangoon Creeper to float almost weightlessly against a blurred background of greens and muted pastels. This soft backdrop creates a sense of breath and spaciousness, letting the delicate shape of the flower speak with clarity and grace.

Five Petals of Dawn celebrates simplicity as a form of wonder. It is a portrait of a blossom in its purest moment, offering a gentle reminder that beauty often whispers before it sings.