An old church surrounded by hydrangeas

This painting captures an ancient church in Brittany standing in silence, where stone and flowers come together in delicate balance. The church building, with its gray roof and pale walls, seems like a natural extension of the earth, and its windows, framed by muted colours, soften the heaviness of the stone. A simple cross crowns the roof, lending the composition a quiet, ascetic piety.
In front of the church, abundant hydrangeas fill the scene, their flowers blooming in shades of pink and blue, creating a vivid contrast to the solidity of the chapel. Thick, textured brushstrokes hold the light that scatters across the petals and leaves, giving the flowers both weight and fragility. They seem to rush forward, almost overflowing the canvas, while the chapel recedes into the background, like a guardian watching over the fleeting bloom.
The composition invites the viewer to reflect on the connection between the eternity of stone and the transience of flowers.
The painting can be hung on the wall without a frame, as the image continues onto the edges.