SWEET RECYCLE: IRIS
Original Artwork
Mixed Media
Wood, 98.5 x 122.5 cm
This project is about transformation of abounded wooden panels, scattered around streets of London, into artworks. I call this method a “Sweet Recycle”, which introduces linear style of natural layers of wooden knots woven between shades of blue and white paint. The organic style resembles shape of female body.
The inspiration also comes from botanical studies of Flagstaff Iris (Latifolia) at Kew Gardens in London. The name 'Iris' derived from Greek word meaning 'rainbow', which is also the name of the Goddess.
SWEET RECYCLE:
SNAKE'S HEAD
Original Artwork
Mixed Media
Wood, 98.5 x 122.5 cm
Botanical studies of Snake's Head, in latin Fritillaria Meleagris. 'Fritillus'
meas 'dice-box', possibly referring to the chequered pattern on the flowers.
'Meleagris' means 'spotted like a guineafowl'. The common name, which is 'Snake's Head' refers to the snakelike appearance of the nodding flower heads on long stems. Vita Sackville-West called it "a sinister little flower, in the mournful colour of decay".
ECOSYSTEMS
Original Artwork
Etching
Somerset Art Paper, 31 x 41 cm
Hand drawn etching on Somerset England fine art paper. The artwork is framed with bespoke, hand made wooden art deco frame.
The inspiration behind this etching are botanical studies of Coral Reefs, which are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures. Most coral reefs consist of polyps that cluster in groups. 60% can disappear in the next 30 years...
Showcased at The Other Art Fair, London
