Palmiste Palms in Botanical Gardens
Size: 35 cm x 27 cm
Materials: High Quality Trapunto Glass, Silk Fibres, Natural Hessian, Framed
I wanted to produce a Trapunto Art Glass that evoked the sensation of walking through the Botanical Gardens on the island of Mahe. The inspiration for this experiment arose while photographing various palm leaves in the gardens during my stay on the island.
Summary of comments when this piece was exhibited. The leaf and tree-like void shapes, combined with the natural colors, lend a high degree of realism to the piece. The hessian background further enhances this effect. Initially, the separation caused by the void shapes and colors seemed too pronounced, but upon reflection, it accurately mirrors the appearance of the rainforest. The more I look at it, the more I feel like I am immersed in the rainforest. There's something uniquely captivating about this piece. It might be the opposing directions of the voids or the way my eyes are drawn into it. Perhaps it's the shadiness reminiscent of certain parts of the rainforest. Regardless, this artwork stands out in its ability to transport the viewer into another world.
Trapunto Art Glass uses the secretly guarded processes used by the Mesopotamians (1650BC.) to make glass vessels which contained expensive perfumes for the courts of the rich and powerful, and also for use in religious ceremonies. It is said to have mystical qualities and when combined with the Trapunto textile manipulation technique used in Medieval Times (1450AD.) an art form like no other is produced - ones which cannot be copied, or mass produced. Exhibition comments show that Trapunto Art Glass results in a very special personal experience often referred to as spiritual, tranquil or nostalgic thus relaxing the viewer and stimulating the imagination. Each piece of Trapunto Art Glass can take up to 3 months to complete and involves over 50 separate processes and is made to the highest quality standards often using precise hand dyed colour silks to create the experience. Inserted in each piece of Trapunto Art Glass is a hand stamped copper token indicating its uniqueness, providence and safeguarding investment.
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