The Trumpets

Sonia Redfern challenges traditional landscape conventions by replacing an atmospheric sky with a rigid, yellow-and-white plaid pattern. This stark juxtaposition of dense, stylized foliage and a recognizable textile motif aligns with her ongoing investigation into materiality and the hierarchy of kitsch versus fine art. Hanging trumpet flowers frame the upper edge, pushing the rolling green mountains into the middle distance while flattening the composition's overall depth. By merging organic, earthbound scenery with artificial patterning, Redfern constructs a surreal diorama that prompts viewers to consider how we frame our circumstances on this small planet.