Rose Sanderson @ Unnatural Natural History exhibition - held at the Royal West of England Academy.
Featuring the themes of insects, anatomy, decay and man made surfaces.
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"I would rather people feel uneasy about my work than feel nothing at all"
I decided to look into another practitioner who inspires me, and this time instead of a fashion designer I chose to research into the current work of fine artist Rose Sanderson. Her work is highly influenced by themes of life and decay - striking a contrast between natural and man made elements. She works predominantly with acrylic paint, implementing the use of old wallpapers, peeling and rubbing away paint and cracking surfaces for her backgrounds. This builds upon her theme of exploring texture from man made products, which works well in contrast with the delicate beauty of her winged subjects.
I'm intrigued by the allure of fading grandeur, of both growth and decay. The way paint drips down her images makes me think of melting wax candles, which in turn summons a melancholy nostalgia for the passing of time. The ghostly shadow of a print emerging from the background would make a beautiful print transferred onto fabric. Fading ornate prints, combined with bird and butterfly motifs, layered through textured fabrics would make nice foundation for a future project.
I'm intrigued by the allure of fading grandeur, of both growth and decay. The way paint drips down her images makes me think of melting wax candles, which in turn summons a melancholy nostalgia for the passing of time. The ghostly shadow of a print emerging from the background would make a beautiful print transferred onto fabric. Fading ornate prints, combined with bird and butterfly motifs, layered through textured fabrics would make nice foundation for a future project.
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