Mary Delany & others @ The MAC, Belfast

I see his blood upon the rose, traces the history of the flower in art, its evolution from botanical illustrations to the opulent still-life paintings of the 17th century, their adoption as symbols of political influence, revolution, and human control over nature.   The exhibition presents intriguing juxtapositions between artists and works spanning centuries. Central to the exhibition is the work of two remarkable women artists, Rachel Ruysch (1664 – 1750) and Mary Delany (1700 – 1788).

These works are executed alongside internationally recognised contemporary artists such as Alvaro Barrington, Tracey Emin, Michael Landy, Robert Mapplethorpe, John Currin, plus Northern Irish based artists Jennifer Trouton, Ted Pim and Paola Bernardelli.