MATERIALS
Cords and Embellishments
High quality and luxurious fibres, wools and cotton cords are used in all textural hangings. Ribbons of Indian recycled silk saris, skeins of metallic and non-metallic cotton frizz and smooth satins and velvet ribbons are knotted, woven and sewn into designs. Embellishments of metallic and embroidery threads, strands of silky soft merino wools in vibrant hues and colourful natural palm raffia are sourced along with beading, raw crystals, high-quality glass rhinestones and 'found' objects are recycled and incorporated into specific pieces.
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All textile wall hangings are fitted with a cord attachment to allow for hanging. This can be easily removed if you choose to use a different method to hang your piece.​
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Recycled cotton cords and silk textiles are sourced from suppliers who are actively committed to environmental sustainability and who contribute to the economic development of third-world communities.
Dowels
Integral to each textural hanging is the dowel, made from either wood, metal or extruded acrylic. Acrylic dowels include clear, coloured, neon, transparent, opaque, luminous and fluorescent rods and solid or hollow tubes.
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Light gathering dowels transmit light to the end of the rods in natural daylight. Luminous rods intensify in colour and glow when artificial light is directed at them. The use of a UV light activates pigments in the fluorescent rods and create a bright pattern of light which travels along any pattern that runs internally along the length of a rod.
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Natural wood dowels include driftwood, beech, maple, poplar and bamboo amongst others. Some are sourced from walks through local woodlands and the beaches along the north west Cumbrian coastline. These reclaimed driftwoods are lightly sanded and left raw or washed with colour or a light coating of matt varnish. They may also be wrapped with cords, wools and ribbons.
Sculpted Elements
Paintings of sculpted elements are created by rolling and shaping individual pieces of hand-rolled air-dried smooth-textured clay which are then placed and adhered to wood panels. Each element is individually painted to bring about a structure of textural and visual patterning using reflective mediums and the natural shadows cast by the clay elements. Both oil and water-based enamel paints are used along with acrylic paints, liquid gold and silver leaf and aerosols of superior opacity and pigmentation.
'African in Mourning' - Clay elements on Tintoretto wood panel. Aerosol, metallic and oil-based enamel paints.