“Sanctuary provides the over-arching concept for this body of work. It refers to both the idea of a sanctuary as a space for us to dwell in, as well as the spaces people create to provide safety and protection for plants.” Valerie Sparks, 2023. The immersive Floral wallpaper installation Sanctuary Series 3 by Valerie Sparks resonates with the beauty and intricate details of native flowers blooming in a dark garden against a background of moody skies. We are transported into an expansive and theatrical environment that celebrates the power and remarkable beauty of Australian flora. Populated with radiant images of Red Flowering Gums, Pink Proteas, White Waratah, Magnolia Grandiflora and other native plants, the Sanctuary 3 series blurs the boundaries between fantasy and reality. This powerful series of inkjet prints invites a closer inspection of the colour, texture and luminescent leaves and petals of native plants. Imbued with notions of healing and protection for plants, the series provides a sanctuary in which to explore the relationship between nature and humans. The work pays homage to the achievements of 19th and 20th -century women botanical artists including Margaret Anderson Hope, Ellis Rowan, Mariane North, and Louisa Anne Meredith and their contribution to our understanding of biodiversity and the natural world.