Rosa Damascena. Acrylic on 36×36″ wood panel

Above – ‘Damascus Rose 1’ – inspired by Syrian tile designs, and the history of Rosa Damascena – the rose produced in Syria which is developed into rose absolute (currently not in production due to the war in Syria). And ‘Damascus Rose 2’ – loosely based on a map of Damascus from above.

Some details below..

Bitumen-like texture – salt and black paint

Side view (paint still wet in this one)