Artist Statement

My photography captures the intricate beauty of flowers to evoke stillness, serenity, and reflection. Informed by fine art traditions and inspired the Baroque aesthetic, I create detailed floral studies that encourage pause and presence. Returning to art in 2021 after a challenging time, I found healing through the camera—seeking calm in nature’s smallest details. Each composition is designed to inspire moments of peace, inviting the viewer to slow down and appreciate the often-overlooked elegance in the world around them.

Biography

Petra Cross is a fine art photographer from the Darling Downs, Queensland, known for capturing the delicate beauty of flowers. Returning to photography in 2021 after a life-changing period, she uses her art to find and share moments of serenity. Her photography highlights the intricate, often overlooked details in nature, inviting stillness and reflection. Influenced by Baroque aesthetics, Petra’s work blends natural elegance with carefully composed lighting.

Influences

She is currently inspired by Tamara Dean’s "The Suspended Moment" series and Kosta Punkka, a nature photographer.

Exhibitions

FACETS: an Art Exhibition at Fairholme 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 RME Downlands Exhibition 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Grammar Art Show 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025