Artwork Description
Beauty and disruption often arrive hand in hand. In Invasive Alien, Lisette Forsyth turns her attention to a flowering plant that is both admired and contested within the landscape. Painted onto an original 1860 Government Gazette, the work captures the delicate elegance of the blooms while quietly inviting us to consider larger questions about belonging, migration and change.
The historical document beneath the painting feels particularly significant. Just as plants have travelled across continents and settled in new environments, the Gazette records a society shaped by movement and transformation. Forsyth allows these ideas to coexist without judgement, creating a work that is thoughtful, layered and visually engaging.
Known for her distinctive paintings on historical surfaces, Lisette Forsyth creates artworks that connect the past with contemporary life. Measuring 35 x 47 cm framed, Invasive Alien is a unique original artwork that will appeal to collectors drawn to botanical subjects with depth and narrative. StateoftheART offers free tracked delivery within South Africa, secure worldwide shipping, and a seven-day money-back guarantee should the artwork not be quite right for your space once viewed in person.
