Paper-fibre composite is a blend of paper, plaster, glue and natural binding ingredients. When wet, it acts much like clay and can be moulded into any shape. It eventually dries rock hard and can then be prepared for painting.
Four Seasonal Panels
Bowls
Panel inspired by a 17th century painting by Yusuf Zaman and the Persian Poem: ‘The flowers will bloom forever, the birds will sing their eternal song, the moment we enter the garden, you and I.’ Rumi
Panel set into an embossed leather folio
Four Seasonal Mirrors
Detail of Spring mirror frame.
Taken from Isaac Spraque’s collection of bird paintings: American Goldfinch on chicory.
Panel – 8.3cm x 13cm Natural pigments
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