Tulipa 2025

In late 2021, Jarnie decided to focus her practice on a new series of works for the Royal Horticultural society. Born from her love of structural elements, Jarnie chose species tulips with their elegant, architectural forms.

During her preparations in 2023, Jarnie’s home suffered from a severe flood. On the verge of having to leave her home, and the tulips she had been cultivating, Jarnie noticed how the buds were already forming. A phrase which came to mind was ‘there is a promise of pearls’. And so she stayed.