Bridgend Stripes V

Original hand-painted silk wall hanging from the Ceres Collection.

Inspiration

Inspired by the agricultural landscape surrounding Ceres in rural Fife, this piece explores the strong horizontal rhythms found within the countryside. Bands of cultivated fields, changing crops and distant horizon lines are translated into layered stripes of colour and form, reflecting the structure and character of the landscape through an abstract lens.

Process

Each wall hanging is individually hand painted, allowing subtle variations in colour, mark-making and composition to emerge through the making process. Working directly onto silk creates a sense of movement and depth, with the surface responding uniquely to the flow of colour and brushwork. As a result, each piece possesses its own distinct character.

Materials & Hanging

Hand painted on sandwashed spun silk.

The wall hanging is suspended from a concealed rod fixed at two points along the upper edge. This simple hanging method allows the fabric to hang naturally, revealing the personality and movement of the silk while allowing its subtle lustre to catch and respond to changing light throughout the day.

Dimensions

112 cm (W) × 54 cm (H)

Edition

One-off original artwork.

The horizontal format is particularly suited to placement above furniture, within entrance halls, or as a feature piece within living and dining spaces.

Care

The dyes used are sensitive to prolonged direct sunlight, as is common with most coloured textiles. To help preserve the vibrancy of the artwork, it is recommended that the piece is displayed away from direct sunlight.

Dust gently with a soft feather duster or clean, dry cloth as required.