Ornamental, edible, medicinal, psychoactive, Cacti are loaded with tradition and symbolism. Since I first discovered these prickly plants in my grandmother’s arid Argentinian garden, I have had a fascination with their ability to endure the harsh climates of deserts, and water poor environments. 

During my travels to extreme and dry parts of this earth, I seek out botanic examples that have adapted to intense conditions. 

‘Jardin Majorelle’, located in Marrakesh, Morocco was the creation of artist Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves St Laurent. The cacti form part of this luxuriant and exotic garden and create a dramatic visual effect when the light dances around the spines and areoles

Jardin Majorelle
Photogravure. Plate size 60 x 40cm. Edition of 20

Majorelle Survey
Photogravure with pigment Inkjet colour.
Plate size 42 x 30cm. Edition of 10