I have two ‘power flowers’ – calendula and sunflowers – for me these two have strong resonances, deeply held – joyful, healing and bittersweet..
Little Lino cuts from a mix this time of drawing and the traces of inner memory.
The first edition floated on cloth in the breeze, printed onto plant dyed cloth.The silk ribbons were dyed with fragrant turmeric and tea – embroidered French knots holding the prints to the ribbon
The Lino prints for cards were gently pressed onto rice paper – handprinted with the bamboo baren, mounted on card with nori paste
Some are a little inky, each has little differences, character – I am happy with this – the nature of hand-made, the maker’s hand, the touch of my practices combine to make these what they are…
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