Rubescent Mirage
Immersed in hot cerise I have created an illusionary dance of colour, fruit and body.
My colour influence came directly from a series of paper cut, pop-up books I made after travelling. Shades of vivid cerise as my muse evoked tropical imagery, decorative elements, passion and heat. Inspired too, by the sculptural elements of the book, I was drawn to the pineapple and examined the richness of its form. The fruit became a decorative vehicle for the colour. I was excited by its skins lyrical lines, intrigued by their movement and dance. I began a journey playing with the shape and pattern, exploring cutting and mark making in a rhythmic way.
By marrying the fruit with the human figure a new hybrid was formed. The result captures a playful interplay between delight of texture and intensity of colour.
Immersed in hot cerise I have created an illusionary dance of colour, fruit and body.
My colour influence came directly from a series of paper cut, pop-up books I made after travelling. Shades of vivid cerise as my muse evoked tropical imagery, decorative elements, passion and heat. Inspired too, by the sculptural elements of the book, I was drawn to the pineapple and examined the richness of its form. The fruit became a decorative vehicle for the colour. I was excited by its skins lyrical lines, intrigued by their movement and dance. I began a journey playing with the shape and pattern, exploring cutting and mark making in a rhythmic way.
By marrying the fruit with the human figure a new hybrid was formed. The result captures a playful interplay between delight of texture and intensity of colour.
Scorpion
69 x 82cm, Mixed media drawing
Geyser
60 x 85cm, Mixed media drawing
Montezuma
140 x 190cm, Spray paint, cut paper collage
Jewel
37 x 34cm, Mixed media drawing
Chilli
52 x 45cm, Cut paper collage
Emerald
36 x 39cm, Mixed media drawing
Feast
71 x 100cm, Cut paper collage
Plunge
171 x 123cm, Mixed media drawing
Citrus
35 x 37cm, Mixed media collage
Compass
28 x 29cm, Mixed media drawing
Rubescent
20 x 19.5cm, Watercolour pencil
Cocktail
52 x 50cm, Cut paper collage
Map
45 x 45cm, Mixed media drawing
Flora
38 x 49cm, Cut paper collage