no particular splendor

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There is no particular splendor...

This phrase, from a vintage book, invites the viewer to complete it in the most imaginative way possible. From painting to poem, perhaps? With its tulips, this piece is also connected to my current home in Ottawa, Canada ~ a city renowned for its annual tulip festival.

Materials:

There are many layers to this collage, including various fibres, such as thread and fabric. A 200 year old botanical sketch of tulips has been printed and enhanced with watercolour pencils. Delicate marks and scribblings are visible up close. The sides have a black wash over gold paint that peeks through in various places.

The substrate is a wood panel consisting of a 3 mm birch surface cradled on a 1.5" thickness gallery wood frame. Signed on reverse. The piece is ready to hang (no framing required) or to display on a shelf, bureau, piano, etc. This piece is finished with a matte varnish to ensure protection against fading, discolouration, and moisture. Avoid placing all artwork in direct sunlight.