Tracey Deep

Sculptor who creates works using found botancial objects, and founder and owner of Tracey Deep Floral Sculptures Favourite bloom: Gymea lily ( Doryanthes excelsa) “It’s a huge and spectacular flower, indigenous to the Sydney basin, and a truly iconic plant of the Australian bush. It has incredible lasting qualities. I adore all the stages of this flower’s journey. I use it in seed pod form – both the huge closed pods in dark wine tones and the open pods in black with matt gold – and its final floral stage. Totally bloomed and dried out, it still holds its form and rich wine colour, with delicate green pollen tips. So inspiring, and a celebration of Mother Nature’s genius. It demands attention.”