We’ve grown from JACQUES VILJOEN DESIGN STUDIO to EXCLUSIVE DECOR — original art, now globally focused, with a name that reflects our full offering of canvas, wallpaper, and fabric for curated expressive spaces.
A Tribute to Wild Elegance and Emotional Bravery, the Protea
There’s something untamed and poetic about the Protea Anthology. This is not a floral collection in the decorative sense—this is a body of work that stirs and steadies, holding space for both beauty and struggle. Each canvas in this anthology holds the protea not as a flower, but as a symbol of layered complexity: striking, grounded, and impossible to overlook.
Created with an impasto illusion, these digital artworks evoke the texture and movement of thick paint—multi-directional strokes, layered surfaces, and the distinctive wet-paint finish Jacques is known for. From moody, charcoal-heavy tones to jolts of bright fuchsia and ochre, every piece speaks in contrasts. These aren’t just botanicals; they hold a presence. They tell stories.
More Than a Flower
The protea is known not only for its unique beauty but for what it stands for: growth in unlikely conditions. In this curated series, it becomes a mirror to our own lives. The dark color palettes speak of what we weather; the colourful tones reflect what we hold onto. The rough textures, layered like skin and memory, tell of what we’ve moved through to arrive here.
These works are for those who want more than decoration. They speak to those who see meaning in messiness and strength in softness.
Why a Protea Anthology Canvas Belongs in Your Space
To live with a piece from this collection is to let art hold a small piece of your story. These artworks ground a room, not loudly, but with presence. Whether they hang in a quiet reading corner or a living room full of life, they bring something honest with them.
The Protea Anthology is not just about floral subjects. It’s a visual journal of contrast, growth, and stillness.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Printed on 310gsm poly-cotton matt canvas, each piece offers a surface that brings out rich color and texture without glare. Our premium frames feature a solid 35mm profile and are reinforced with a sturdy 3mm backing board, giving each piece structure and strength.
This is art made to last, not just in style, but in structure. A canvas you can pass down, holding its shape, color, and meaning for years to come.
We’ve grown from JACQUES VILJOEN DESIGN STUDIO to EXCLUSIVE DECOR — original art, now globally focused, with a name that reflects our full offering of canvas, wallpaper, and fabric for curated expressive spaces.