Flowers are often taken at face value; they are beautiful and, outside of their natural habitat, are most often used as decorative elements or shows of affection. In Pretty Poisonous, artist Dina Fawakhiri places an unexpected lens on these common creatures showing the deceptive beauty of certain flowers which can also be poisonous.
By portraying flowers in delicate but extremely detailed views, the artist draws attention to the hidden toxicity that these examples contain. In this newly commissioned series, their hyper-stylized form and contrasting color alludes to elegance and attraction, while simultaneously painting a surreal picture of seduction.