On the Verges V Kathryn Furniss

On the Verges V Kathryn FurnissOil on canvas framed 180mm x 180mm Collection Name: I May Be A Weed But Im Still Gorgeous This suite of work draws attention to Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) as a way of managing the environment. Patsy's paintings show weeds which she has incorporated to draw attention to their importance to the eco system as we enter times of water conservation. She also sees weeds as a metaphor for the overlooked in our society. Under Kaitiakitanga all are protected.

signed and numbered

15mm fine silver and copper woven whetū earrings

Image size: 265mm x 350mm

and a bold sculptural form appears

Sterling silver round studs

Small 45mm match

She explores the ancient processes of reticulation and granulation

Finished with handmade sterling silver hooks

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Lino print - Unframed

Initial layers are applied in flat spray paint dollops intermingled with loose gestural acrylic paint swirls with varying opacity

His wild imagination as a child and into adult life was advantageous in forging his art career often described as very left of centre and avant-garde