Solacium Photography by Runa and Holly Photograph

"Runa and Holly" collaborating artist duo, photographer and florist. Runa Kristjonsdottir Kuru, originally from Iceland and Holly Tong a New Zealander, both based in Gisborne, New Zealand. Inspired by the floral paintings of the Dutch greats during the 15th and 16th century. Their painterly feel photographic works are conscious of space and the balance of light and dark. What you can see illuminated, and that in which balances on the edge of darkness, present but contained. Their images celebrate the peak of beauty before the inevitable deterioration and death of a cut flower. In 2018 they were made finalists and exhibited at The Arte Laguna Prize in Venice, Italy.