Angophora Floribunda

A small work that holds a surprising presence. This painting of Angophora floribunda captures a moment when the tree is in full bloom — clusters of soft, luminous flowers unfolding against deep blue shadows. There is a quiet intensity in the contrast: light gathering in each bloom, while the background recedes into depth, creating a sense of atmosphere and immersion. Though modest in size, the work draws you in. Painted in acrylic with sculptural texture paste, the surface catches light in subtle shifts, revealing detail and movement as you come closer. Each cluster is built with care, giving the piece a tactile, almost living quality. This is not a distant landscape, but an intimate encounter — a close study of a native tree often overlooked, brought into focus and given presence. Ideal for smaller spaces, shelves, or layered gallery walls, this piece adds a refined note of colour and a distinctly Australian connection to place.

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Tetiana Koldunenko was born in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. She doesn’t remember her life before making Art. It means so much to her. She studied at the State Art school and graduated from Ukrainian Academy of Art and Architecture then completed a Master of Design at Florence Design Academy in Italy. Later, she completed a Master of Design (Honours) at UNSW in Sydney.
She worked as an illustrator and graphic designer and continued to paint. Many of her works are acrylic or watercolours; sometimes she uses other mediums including digital. She has participated in many exhibitions both in Ukraine and in Australia. She had her solo exhibition in Kyiv, and participated in “All For You” group exhibition at Global Gallery in 2011 and at “Transcendence” exhibition at The Arthouse hotel in 2011 (Sydney). She exhibited her works at “Taste of Ukraine” Ukrainian Diplomatic function Canberra in 2021.