‘Spider Plant on a Patterned Cloth’ is a bold and uplifting still life by acclaimed Cornish artist Joanne Short. A lush spider plant, with its graceful, arching foliage, bursts from a terracotta-toned striped pot, radiating vibrant green against a dynamic backdrop of turquoise and teal vertical stripes.

The surface below is alive with design — a golden yellow cloth adorned with geometric motifs in rich jewel tones. The composition dances with colour and pattern, creating a joyful tension between the natural forms of the plant and the highly stylised setting.

This vibrant and highly collectable original has a striking presence — a perfect statement piece for modern interiors and an ideal work for a home gallery wall. Joanne Short’s distinctive use of line, colour and balance continues the legacy of decorative Cornish modernism, adding a fresh and contemporary voice to a rich artistic tradition.

Item Information

Description	Framed Original Painting
Artist	Cornish Artist Joanne Short (born 1967)
Signed by the Artist	Signed by Joanne Short
Painting size	18 x 18 inches
Medium	Oil on canvas
Framed size	26 x 26 inches
Frame type	Joanne Short: In the 1950s, simple neutral frames became popular for St Ives artists. Joanne chooses an off-white so the lightest tones appear in the painting. The moulding is a variation of 'Salvator Rosa' from Italy. Hand-finished in almond white paint.
Ready to hang	Strung with picture cord and ready to hang

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