31 January - 11 February 2023
The Motley Bauhaus Gallery, 118 Elgin Street, Carlton
Read the caption under each painting for information on the model's chosen flower.
Moxie Delite (they/them). The Protea. Etymology: "Prōteus" (Greek) From the Greek sea god renowned for his ability to change shape. Meanings: Change. Courage. Diversity. Resilience. Strength. Transformation.
Hini Hanara (they/them). The Red Kākābeak. Etymology: "Clianthus" From Greek ‘kleios’ glory and ‘anthos’ flower, meaning glory flower. Maori name: "Kowhai ngutu-kaka" - parrot-beaked kowhai.
Mark Payne (he/him). The Marigold. Etymology: "Mary" ("marigolde", "marygoldye") Referring to the Virgin Mary. + "Golde". Meanings: Passion. Creativity.
Bon Mott ( _/\_ ). The Black Tulip. Etymology: "Tülbent" (Turkish) From the resemblance of the flower to a turban. Meanings: Mystery. Power. Strength.
Andy Li (he/him). The Dahlia. Etymology: "Dahl" Named after Anders Dahl (1751-1789). Meanings: Commitment. Dignity. Elegance.
Shannon Foley (they/them). The Magnolia. Etymology: "Magnol" Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715). Meanings: Determination. Dignity. Love of nature. Perserverance.
Randy Roy (he/him - Drag). The Thistle. Etymology: "þistel" (Middle English) "Thistilaz" (Proto-Germanic). Meanings: Austerity. Independence. Misanthropy. Nobility. Sternness.
D Flowers (she/her - drag). The Pink Lotus. Etymology: "λωτός" (lōtós) (Greek). Of Semitic origin. Denoting various trees and plants. Meanings: Beauty. Enlightened one in a world of ignorant beings. Evolution. Purity. Rebirth. Truth. Virtuous.
Daniel Mayfield-Smith (he/him). The Bird of Paradise. Etymology: "Strelitzia" (Scientific name) Meanings: Excellence. Faithfulness. Joyfulness. Magnificence. Splendor.
Elevan Cooper (he/him). The Orange Crysanthemum. Etymology: "χρυσός" (khrusós) (Greek) Meaning gold and "ἄνθεμον" (ánthemon) (Greek) meaning flower. Meanings: Abundance. Cheerfulness. Conidence. Courage. Optimism. Wealth.
Jean-Luc Syndikas (he/him). The Purple Geranium. Etymology: "Géranos" meaning crane ("cranesbeak"). Meanings: Admiration. Availability. Constancy. Friendship. Gentility. Joy. Nobility.
Ellen Naismith (she/her). The Yellow Jasmine. Etymology: "Yasmin" (Persian) Meaning 'Gift of God'. Meanings: Amiability. Beauty. Cheerfulness. Grace. Love. Positivity. Sensuality. Warmth.
Leon Bowers (he/him). The Hakea. Etymology: "Hakea" Named after the German horticulturist Baron Christian Ludwig von Hake (1745-1818). Meanings: Nobility. Longevity.
Gina Lambropolous (she/her). The Pink Gladiolus. Etymology: "Gladiolus" (Latin) Meaning 'little sword', 'sword lily'. Meanings: Faithfulness. Moral integrity. Remembrance. Strength of character.
Tony Yap (he/him). The White Orchid. Etymology: "ὄρχις" (órkhis) (Greek) Meaning 'testicle' from the shape of the roots. Meanings: Beauty. Charm. Elegance. Humility. Purity. Reinement. Virtue.
John McCullough (he/him). The Blue Iris. Etymology: "Ἶρις" (Greek) Meaning rainbow. Meanings: Courage. Faith. Wisdom. Valour.
Ana Hanson (she/her). The White Angelica. Etymology: "άγγελος" (ángelos) (Greek) Meaning 'messenger of God' or 'angel'. Meanings: Creativity. Inspiration. Motivation. Restfulness.
Kevin (he/him). The Southernwood. Etymology: Taxonomic species: "Artemisia abrotanum". "ἀβρότονον" (abrótonon) (Greek) Origin unknown. Meanings: Aphrodisiac. Bantering. "Boy's love". Jest. Love. Lust. Lustful. Pain. Seduction.
Gina Stirling (they/them). The Red Rose. Etymology: "ῥόδον" (rhódon) (Greek) From, or related to, the Iranian root 'vrda'. Meanings: Beauty. Courage. Desire. Love. Passion. Protection. Respect.
