Catherine Van Giap - fish panel
Catherine Van Giap
William Smith
William Smith
Jill Crowther
Jill Crowther
Harbour by Lorenzo Gavarini
Lorenzo Gavarini
Shelly Perkins
Shelly Perkins

Marie-Therese King

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Artwork for Marie-Therese King

Rose Garden Delights

Cherry Plum blossom

Sea holly and poppies

Magpie

Lady Emma Hamilton

Details

Telephone: 
07843685028
How would you describe the work you do and why?: 

I create designs from my drawings which I translate into batik an ancient Indonesian art form involving layering wax and dye on cotton. I work to commission in batik and also for architectural sandblasted glass. I also build collections for new exhibitions.
My starting point comes a walk, a drawing, or a photograph I've taken. I'm always trying to lighten my carbon footprint whilst wanting to share my love of the wildlife around us. You will find coastal birds, garden birds, butterflies, wild flowers and more in my work, I have an eye for detail and a love of colour, mark making and composition .

For you what does being an artist mean?: 

It's a dift to be able to create beautiful artworks, informing others about the importance of our wildlife in a positive and uplifting way. . I'm passionate about teaching children and adults, and run two art holidays per year in Portugal.

Describe what you call yourself/your practice?: 

I'm inspired by the natural world, with a passion for British birds, bees and butterflies. Batik is my main medium, it's an ancient Indonesian process of layering wax and dyes on cotton. I also work with cyanotype, glass and collage. My designs are sold as originals and prints on greeting cards, lampshades and giclee prints.

Your practice & activities include e.g workshops, teaching: 

I'm a full time artist, this year focusing on a new body of batik work celebrating our beautiful natural world.

CV & Education, relevant & leading to your artistic practice: 

BA ons Degree in multi disciplinary design.

Exhibitions in the last 3 years: 

Blue Ginger Gallery, Brook Street Pottery, The Nest
Barnsdale Gardens June 15-30 2024
Croome Court May 2024

Your gallery outlets/stockists: 

The Nest, Barnsdale Gardens, Worcester CCC, Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, I sell my work on line from my website and through my Etsy shop.

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