Flowers exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery
I went along to the Saatchi Gallery to see the Flowers exhibition today, it was an exploration of the many flowers, incorporating different techniques, media and scale. It covers the love of flowers from the boom of Dutch Flower painting in the 17th and 18th centuries to the 19th century Arts & Crafts movement which incorporated floral design in to paintings, architecture, books, furniture and decorative arts and everyday life, as well as how flowers have been used by contemporary artists.. Here are some of my favourite works of art from the exhibition.
Rockpools and seaweed
The rocks at Meadfoot make for excellent rockpools, as much today as when I was a child and I still enjoy gazing in to them and admiring seaweed, shells, pebbles, rocks and fossil formations.
Beach life
These sand mason worms construct fascinating little tubes from bits of shell and sand, like mini sand trees, which protect the worms and help trap food.
Long weekend
I wanted to let you know that I have a few of my scarf designs left if you are looking to jolly up an outfit this Spring, or know someone who does. The bright colours and patterns are mood boosting and being printed on organic cotton, they are super soft and versatile. I tie mine around my bag or wrist when it is not around my neck keeping me warm… or cool. I’ve asked the printing company where they source their fabric from and the organic cotton for these particular scarves is sourced in China. I use organic cotton to support the farmers who choose this environmentally friendly way to work the land and keep it free from harmful pollutants. They don’t use chemicals or toxins to control pests. Organic cotton also uses up to 80% less water to produce than conventional cotton so it is one of the most sustainable fabrics available.
A love of mark making
There is something about repeat pattern that makes my brain happy. With my stained glass work I appreciate the therapeutic qualities of colour, the flow of lines and the process of mark-making, and I have been able to incorporate these creative elements throughout my Inkwell Designs textile design collection as well.