by mark curtis hughes
Freehand papercut
h: 70 w: 50 d: 1 (cms).
'The Garden and the Gate is a freehand papercut, drawn with a scalpel. The piece is constructed from a collage of drawings, but these were used for reference in the cutting process rather than to trace through. The improvised mark making is important in giving the artwork an energy and spontaneous feeling. The artwork explores the positive impact that immigration has had on the development of English culture and identity. The initial starting point was the myth of giants arriving in the land of Albion and physically shaping the environment and creating an initial identity for the land. The image of a green and pleasant garden and the fairy tale setting provide the opportunity to explore and reflect on the tensions around national identity and power dynamics. The complexity and intricacy within the image explore the interwoven and dense structure of a diverse and ancient society.
£1000
Please Note: If you are overseas and interested in a purchase, please note that there will be additional costs for postage and packaging added to this price. Feel free to enquire about this using the button below.