This piece tells the story of an empty nest. These little chairs have been kicking around my home for over 25 years. Now they are a constant reminder of my two children, now grown up and flown to the 'Big Smoke'.
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| 'Two Little Chairs' by Linden Lancaster |
The long shadows and use of dark blues were employed to help depict the feeling of melancholy. I chose to use the technique of lino printing because I have not tried it before and I like the linear quality that it produces. A hand dyed fabric was overprinted with dark printing ink and borders added.The background was then quilted densely in an attempt to make the chairs stand out.
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| 'Two Little Chairs' detail |
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| 'Two Little Chairs' detail |
Lovely lino-print.
ReplyDeleteGreta
I love your colour scheme. The lino block print is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting, with its detail and texture. I love the way you've portrayed your idea really well and I could just keep looking at it!
ReplyDeleteDeborah
Great! Really melancholy memories! I like the idea and technique.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific outcome for your first try with linocuts. A lovely portrait!
ReplyDeleteWow. A beautiful reflective piece of art, even before reading your description.
ReplyDeletevery special.
You have captured that essence of stillness and melancholy so well. The lines in the quilt are fascinating to look at, beautiful
ReplyDeleteYour choice of technique works perfectly with your subject matter. I hope there are happy memories as well as melancholy ones!
ReplyDeleteI love your piece with the chairs. Good carving of your lino blocks but the additions with the threads really add depth. Judy
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