Orangerie

This series is a joyful ode to sun-soaked memories and citrus dreams. Inspired by childhood afternoons spent in South Florida with my grandmother—peeling ripe, fragrant oranges by the pool—Orangerie blends nostalgia with elegance. While painting these works, I was also transported to the manicured beauty of the gardens at Versailles, where I first learned what an orangerie truly is: a space designed to shelter delicate citrus trees, filled with light, beauty, and intention. With a chilled orange thing in hand and sunshine in my heart, I painted these pieces to celebrate the sweet simplicity of seasonal fruit, lush gardens, and the warm, golden moments that linger in memory.