Gallery Description: In Tulip: Arabesque, Rusty Umphenour continues his exploration of tulip personification, presenting the bloom as a figure suspended in quiet choreography. The stem extends horizontally before lifting into a poised vertical curve, echoing the geometry of classical ballet.
Isolated against a black field, the composition emphasizes gesture, restraint, and the sculptural nature of organic form. The piece invites reflection on the boundary between still life and movement, object and identity—an ongoing theme within the Bone, Bloom & Rust series.