The Lily
The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,
The humble Sheep a threat’ning horn:
While the Lily white shall in love delight,
Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.
William Blake - 1789
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| 'The Lily' Screen printed wooden support with bamboo intaglio on leather hide finished with ink detailing. |
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| This is a very detailed and textural work and glows in the right light. To the printed ground I have added subtle paint and pen and ink detailing as well as tooling the leather of the dress with miniature flowers. |
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| Layers of extremely thick leather hide have been built up to create a wonderful three dimensional effect and cast shadows. |
I was so glad to see this work become part of the collection of some very good friends who also have a set of my Alpha and Omega panels inspired by Medieval church decoration.
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| Alpha & Omega panels shown with Eternity Knot (central panel) Oil on canvas with gold leaf and indian ink. 2009 |
