'Rose Lee' - Acrylic on Canvas - by Dwayne Wannamarra Wyndier Andrew Kennedy

This intimate work, centred on a single yellow rose, is a heartfelt symbol of supportive and faithful friendship. The painting is made all the more poignant by its connection to the artist's home, affectionately named 'Rose Lee', blending the themes of friendship and the sanctuary of home into one beautiful image.

Collection: Continuity Collection
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 35.7 x 28 x 1.2 cm (approx. 14 x 11 in.)
Year: 2025

Story & Narrative Significance

The yellow rose is a timeless symbol of supportive, enduring, and faithful friendship. This painting deepens that meaning with a direct, personal connection to the artist's own life, as his home is affectionately named 'Rose Lee'. The name is a quiet tribute, inspired by his grandfather 'Pop'—a passionate cultivator who entered his prized flowers into local shows. In a beautiful continuation of heritage, those very roses survive and bloom to this day at different properties in the area, a living legacy of a gentle passion.

Born from a playful artistic challenge within the studio, the intricate detail of the flower is a quiet testament to the artist's focus and the warm, creative partnership in which it was made. The dreamlike background of warm tones gives the single rose a central place, allowing its message of heartfelt sentiment to shine. It is a work of gentle beauty and personal story, a sophisticated piece for any collector who values art that speaks of friendship, home, and the quiet joy of creation.