cool house is part of Anum’s ongoing Orchid series, reflecting her sustained interest in botanical studies and the visual dialogue between natural forms and structured design. Positioned as a diptych, this work juxtaposes meticulous orchid renderings with precise geometric patterns, embodying a balance between the organic and the mathematical. This approach of pairing geometric abstractions with still life painting began in 2017 and has since evolved into a defining aspect of her practice, merging observation with abstraction in thoughtful, layered compositions. This series of paintings explores duality and discipline by placing the delicate, organic forms of the orchid in dialogue with precise, modular geometric patterns. Through complementary color schemes and contrasting structures, cool house creates a visual conversation that reflects both the meditative and methodical aspects of Anum’s practice. These hand-rendered permutations evoke themes of perseverance and precision, highlighting the labour behind visual harmony.