I came across this amazing plant, a Haemanthus lily, at a friend’s place. I was fascinated by the swirling, circling movements of the plant, the very thick stems like dowelling and the white flowers which looked like tulips but were packed with stamens. I was given some and they looked perfect in the setting of my studio with masks and a sculpture. I repeated the linear, circular and twisting themes throughout, creating maximum rhythm and unity. As I was painting, my grumpy cat, always inquisitive, put himself in the picture.