The scooter, retro helmet and the ladylike pose gave me a 1960s vibe. I imagined her popping off down to the shop for a pint of milk. Mounted and set in a solid wood white frame
'Depart de la Pantomime' - 2024
‘Depart de la Pantomime’ depicts the departure of my daughter for her new life in Australia. I chose to paint this work with oils to maximise the use of colour. The harlequin designs and festival ‘pops’ of colour reinforce the theatrical nature of my daughter’s departure. The hand appearing from behind the curtain suggests not […]
Mirage — An experiment of colour and technique, with an image popping out of the flat landscape. This weaving is made from a recycled flannel bedsheet and cotton (not wool) yarns. Each stitch is hand-woven, without the use of a loom.
Shape changing aquatic spirits said to haunt rivers and streams usually in the form of horses
A possum skull found at Concretech Bombay where I am involved in the green imprint combined with a hair ornament. This is the opossum wearable art award.
Photograph of a bust of a prominent politician, which also doubles as a toy for dogs, still in its original wrapping of cellophane. It is encased in a cake stand on a china base.
Limited Edition Screenprint on Fine Art Paper. Printed with Marabu inks. Both archival.
This is an acrylic painting on canvas, depicting Pop Art, hence the very bright colour pallet, bold shapes and distinctive black outlines.
This little watercolour captures many small images of a landscape. Each square is a painting within itself but woven with other images to make a coherent whole. A pop of colour brings the eye into the picture.
Thank you to all our sponsors
On behalf of the Franklin Arts Festival we would like to extend our gratitude to all our sponsors.
Without their generous patronage the Art Show would not take place.
As an event we depend on their support and in return we hope you can support them too.
OUR PRINCIPAL SUPPORTERS