Artist's
Statement
My inspiration usually derives from an abundance of
archaeological finds and parchmarks left by settlements
long since forgotten.
Reflecting the transient nature of such a past, I aim
to create an elusive, fragile quality in my work reminiscent
of fragments of decaying textiles. Using the traditional
method of papermaking, I create delicate images of ancient
artefacts embedded in hand-made paper and muslin.
Birds and beasts inspired from Anglo-Saxon crosses and
the elaborately carved Franks Casket are engraved and
screen printed on hand-made papers.
Richly coloured wall hangings based upon ancient settlements
capture the memory of a history now barely visible within
the landscape. The work interprets the frail remains
of specific archaeological sites within Cumbria and
Northumbria giving a transient glimpse into the past. |
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