Artist - Philosopher

As the Venice Biennale 2017 ends here is my review: https://www.a-n.co.uk/reviews/artist-philosopher

Venice and the historic art I saw inspired two (embroidered) sketches. Each a small work of art in its own right but created whilst experimenting with imagery and techniques for garments.​

Title: Journey

Sketch size (exc mount): 20 x 30cms

Materials: paper, thread, gold leaf, watercolour ink, pencil, gold wax, gilt

Inspiration: sketched interpretation of an area of painted decoration, Venice

Title: Warrior Angel

Sketch size (exc mount): 16.5 x 27cms

Materials: paper, thread, gold leaf, watercolour ink, pencil, gold wax gilt

Inspiration: sketched interpretation of an area of a painting, the Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice