The artwork depicts a large, abstract iris flower in vivid shades of blue and violet. Its petals unfold against a bright green background, creating a striking contrast of colours.
The work is by French street artist Sema Lao, whose artistic practice is characterised by colourful portraits and nature-inspired imagery. Her distinctive visual language combines organic colour transitions, layered spray-paint effects and controlled paint drips, creating compositions that balance figurative and abstract elements.
The installation is part of an outdoor exhibition in the historic courtyard of Abbaye Saint-Martin in Laon. The juxtaposition of contemporary, vibrant street art with the abbey's historic architecture creates an interesting dialogue between different artistic and architectural periods.
