'Bella Boheme' is a unique original textile and photographic collage of a quirky female mannequin surrounded by flowers and birds. Inspired by a friends charming home filled with art and collectibles. The photographs taken of this gorgeous mannequin and blue and white ceramic vases, along with orchids and flower photographs and textiles have been collaged together to create this unique work. Sections of the artwork have been embellished with high gloss lacquer and silver, gold and black thread. The background textile and imagery are from discarded textiles and art papers. The artwork is presented on acid free mount board ready to pop into a frame as is or additional mounting can be added when framed.
Title: Bella Boheme
Image: 25.5cm x 30.5cm conservation mount board - image approx. 16cm x 23cm
Framing: Unframed - would look fabulous in a simple black, white or brushed silver frame
Handmade process: All photographs have been printed on Epson matte archival paper using Epson Dura Brite Ultra fade resistant ink. Images have been Photoshop manipulated, printed, cut and integrated with textiles. All materials have been adhered to acid free mount board using acid free adhesives, including the metallic and coloured threads. This is a technique I developed in the early days of experimentation to add beauty and sparkle to the work. The result is a flat textural artwork similar in appearance to a painting, while exhibiting the unique and exquisite qualities of textiles layered with photographs!
Packaging: The unframed artwork will be protected in a clear art sleeve with surrounding firm packaging.
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