English Roses by Beatrice Dina Oil Pastels on Paper 2022

In the oil pastel piece "English Roses," lush blooms and verdant foliage intermingle in a vibrant, impressionistic style. Rendered in velvety marks of pastel, plump rose heads burst forth in a profusion of warm pinks, creams, yellows, and blushing fuchsia. Through the thick, tactile application of pastel pigment, "English Roses" captures these iconic flowers' sumptuous, ephemeral beauty with an abundantly lush and romantic sensibility. Beatrice Dina's work explores themes of cultural hybridity, identity formation, global migration, psychology, and spirituality. Born in Italy, Dina began her career in advertising as an art director, moving then to film production. Her diverse body of work includes documentary films, drawings, paintings, illustrations, and textiles. She is represented in London by DegreeArt by Artellite, the international art agency Artiq. Her paintings are in private collections in the UK, USA, the Middle East, and Europe. 100 80 Artwork Signed 2020