Kiwi String Art Painting Large Format
€ 2700,00
Kiwi Fruit Constructed in String
Gallery Wrapped Canvas
100x100cm
1 in stock
Description
This large kiwi fruit painting was constructed entirely from handmade cotton string and then painted in acrylics. I’ve called it Dive-in-Kiwi because of it’s enormous size and you really do get the impression you can dive into it.
The kiwi will add a great splash of color to any interior and would look particularly wonderful in a kitchen or dining room.
TITLE: Walk-in Kiwi
SIZE: 100 x 100 cms
°Smaller sizes available, please just ask.
MATERIALS: string/acrylic on canvas
Ready to ship.
Please note: The photos are for illustration purposes and are not to scale
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Happy customers said this:
*** Stunning texture, sophisticated design coupled with simple elegance.
*** Most incredible work of art ! I was literally Astonished when I opened the box and saw the details, the hard work that went into making beauty from nature. I was also honored that is was signed by the Artist and dated! I now not only have a part of France in my home but more so a part of friends I will cherish forever!!! Thank you so much for making my B.day THIS special !!!
*** Absolutely INCREDIBLE… love these ornaments. They arrived quickly and are wonderful!
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MATERIALS:
The string used in all my string art paintings has been manufactured using old techniques that are now virtually no longer used in France. This means that I have to travel across France to find the last existing stocks of this natural and handmade string.
Because synthetic string is now mainly being used, these natural strings are no longer in demand and the old fashioned string factories are closing down. I have to search across France to find the few remaining businesses still open to find what I need.
I cannot use synthetic string because my paint will not properly adhere to it. I only use hemp, cotton, sisal, linen and paper string.
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TECHNIQUE:
The technique you see here was developed by me over a 6 year period. I wanted to find a way of working that no one else was doing so that I could produce truly unique works of art. It has taken many experiments and many failures before I finally arrived at a method that works and is long lasting.
The basic method is that the subject is first drawn out roughly and the direction of the string is worked out. The string is then glued in place. The work is sealed to stop the paint being absorbed too much by the string. Only then is the work painted in either acrylics or oils. The entire work is then sealed.
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Achievements:
* Collaborated with Kew Gardens in Ghana to produce a series of endangered plants of West Africa.
* One of my logs paintings was selected by Christies, London sold at their Art for Life Event.
* I won first prize for innovation in a competition here in France.
* I have done numerous successful exhibitions in UK and France.
* Published artwork in Reves de Femmes Lunar Calendar Book in Switzerland
* Represented by The Exposed House, Abu Dhabi
* Several collectors wdwide regularly commission me.
Additional information
Dimensions | 100 × 100 cm |
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