Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Knot. Finnula Campbell. 2005


Acrylic, chalk, charcoal and montage on paper. 96in. x 72in.
During a visit to the British Museum Finnula became interested in the intricate knots that joined samurai swords to the wearers' belts. These were recorded in detail in a sketchbook and developed in the studio. She chose to represent them on a huge scale using black paint and an extra large brush, creating swirling almost calligraphic shapes. Other pieces built out from the picture surface using card and paper resulting in a frieze/sculpture-like effect.

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