Drawing, Painting and Pattern (unframed)
This collection showcases many different processes, all worked on tea bags. The versatility and durability of tea bags is surprising, considering their papery texture. The works include printing, dyeing, embroidery, painting, drawing and even gold leaf. The stains on a used, dried tea bag add to the rich tones and texture when dyed, creating pleasing variations in colour and lines.
On and On
Bleach, dye, embroidery and ink on tea bags
Inspired by Beech trees in the forest and fluttering leaves; a riot of colour and shape. The mood is sultry and exotic, enhanced by varying depths of linear outline. The repeat was developed from sketches of observations of trees and leaves and printed by monotype onto tea bags
54 x 46 cm (unframed)
Pattern in the Forest
Dye, bleach, ink and embroidery on tea bags
Inspired by observations of Beech trees in the forest. The linear image was printed onto tea bags by traced monotype (placing the tea bags face down on an inked surface, then tracing the image from the reverse side,) then dyed and bleached in selected areas. The central detail and main image was defined by overlaying dyed shapes of tea bags and sewing onto the background. Both machine and hand embroidery has been used.
56 x 45 cm (unframed)
Together We Stand
Dye, bleach and ink on tea bags
Inspired by observations of Beech trees in the forest. A lovely sunny Autumn day, where remnants of leaves still clung to the branches. There is much movement in the overlapping branches; lines for the eye to follow.
34 x 44 cm - (unframed)
Look at Me 1/2
Found Beech branches, dye, bleach and embroidery on tea bags
The humble Beech tree produces beautiful pointed buds throughout the winter in preparation for opening out in spring. These are a focus in this work and on the lovely elegant curves of the small branches. Small brances were selected and showcased in individual squares, highlighting their beauty. This is the first of a series of two pieces
27 x 21 cm - (unframed)
Look at Me 2/2
Found Beech branches, dye, ink, bleach and embroidery on tea bags
This is the second piece in the series, showcasing the branches of the humble Beech tree.
Tea bags are extremely versatile and can withstand many processes. Dye is absorbed rapidly and tea stains provide interesting and exciting rich tones.
27 x 21 cm - (unframed)
Curved in Gold 1/2
Gold leaf, dye and embroidery on tea bags
This piece is one of two works using gold leaf on tea bags. The pattern is inspired by wrought iron railings around a church and reflects the metallic of the railings and the interior of the church. The effect is reminiscent of icon paintings and rich artefacts inside the church.
21 x 25 cm - (unframed)
Curved in Gold 2/2
Gold leaf, dye and embroidery on tea bags
The gold leaf reflects the metalic railings and also the interior of the church, with rich displays of gold and icon paintings. Each tea bag shows a glimpse of a pattern. The tea bags were dyed and individual motifs placed over each tea bag, resisiting the gold leaf, creating a relief. The pattern was outlined with embroidery for a strong, bold effect.
21 x 25 cm - (unframed)
Beautiful Magnolia
Dye, bleach and ink on tea bags
The Magnolia blossom is one of the first signs of Spring and the blooms are magnificent, with huge waxy petals. Despite the size of the flowers, the petals appear quite fragile and delicate. This white blossom seemed to display an ethereal quality; hence the ghostly appearance.
18 x 24 cm - (unframed)
Unfolding
Dye, bleach, watercolour and ink on tea bags
In early spring, the pointed buds of the Beech tree start to open and new leaves appear. Not yet fully formed, the leaves appear bright and stripy, with soft feathery edges. This provides a striking contrast with the dull forest floor.
22 x 27 cm - (unframed)
Popping Up
Dye, bleach, watercolour and ink on tea bags
It is early spring and the forest is starting to burst with colour. These flowers are tiny and often overlooked amongst the dried winter scrub on the forest floor.
18 x 24 cm - (unframed)
Looking Through
Dye, bleach, ink and embroidery on tea bags
A walk in the forest. Sunlight was streaming through the branches of the Beech trees. The leaves were fluttering, creating delicate shadows and pastel shades of colour, constantly moving. This work features linear drawings, embellished with dye and embroidery. The drawings were printed by a technique called Traced Monotype.
22 x 34 cm - (unframed)
Forest Path
Dye, bleach, watercolour and ink on tea bags
A walk in the forest is always a feast for the eyes; a riot of line, tone, colour and texture everywhere and all around. This piece (one of three paintings) focuses on a path through the forest into the distance.
15 x 21 cm - (unframed)
Forest Giants
Dye, bleach, watercolour and ink on tea bags
This piece (one of three paintings), celebrates the majesty of the humble Beech tree, standing tall and proud, extending far beyond a close-up view. The texture of tea bags resembles that of fabric, or high quality hand-made paper.
15 x 20 cm - (unframed)
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