Jonathan Wain - Sunflowers - NO Reserve

An electrifying original work by Jonathan Wain, this piece represents a bold collision between traditional floral still life and modern street art techniques. By combining the raw texture of acrylic with the soft gradients of spray paint, Wain creates a sense of depth and luminosity that feels both classic and unmistakably "now."

The composition centers on a cluster of sunflowers that seem to vibrate against a dark, atmospheric ground. The artist uses spray paint to create "auras" of orange and white light, which serve to silhouette the thick, gestural acrylic impasto of the petals and leaves.

Mixed Media Synergy: The "soft" spray-painted highlights on the vase and the orange halos around the flower heads provide a striking contrast to the "hard" tactile brushwork of the acrylic.

Dynamic Lighting: The use of white spray paint on the vase creates a brilliant sheen, suggesting a harsh, cinematic light source that brings the entire arrangement to life.

Urban Aesthetic: This is a "Van Gogh for the 21st century", retaining the emotional weight of the sunflower motif while stripping away the traditional constraints in favor of a raw, urban energy.

Year: 2026

Medium: Professional Acrylic on Paper (Varnished)

Total Size: 48 x 63 cm (includes an additional 1 cm border for easy framing)

Finish: Coated with a professional-grade acrylic varnish to protect the surface from UV rays and dust while enhancing the pigment saturation.

Signature: Signed and dated "JW 26" on the lower right-hand corner.

Framing Suggestion: The artist recommends framing this piece under glass or Perspex to preserve the paper and the vibrancy of the acrylics.

Shipping: To ensure the artwork arrives in perfect condition, it will be shipped rolled in a heavy-duty protective tube.

Provenance: Directly acquired from the artist's studio.

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Jonathan Wain will be included.

Acrylic painting on paper signed on the front.
One of a kind artwork
Size: 48 x 63 x 0.3cm

Shipped with tracked and signed service.
Frame not included

Jonathan Wain is a contemporary British artist based in Spain whose work combines influences from street art, graffiti, pop art and abstract expressionism. Originally trained in Fine Art Sculpture at Manchester Metropolitan University between 1993 and 1996, he later turned his focus to painting, developing a distinctive visual language rooted in layered imagery and expressive mark-making.

Working primarily with acrylic and spray paint, Wain creates vivid, multi-layered compositions that often explore themes of myth, memory, conflict and transformation. His paintings blend spontaneous gesture with symbolic imagery, producing works that feel both playful and psychologically charged.