Like Swans Gold

Swans are beautiful and majestic creatures and their image is often used to communicate feelings of love, togetherness, commitment, being bound together and pairing up for life. 

Swans are elegant, are predominantly white and are a recognisable shape, therefore they have been carefully stylised using clean and sweeping lines. Their bond has also been emphasised in this piece by having their necks entwined, bringing the swans closer together. The swans take centre stage within their colourful surroundings, enveloping and supporting them in their secluded environment.

The artwork has been precisely hand-made using layers of cut, coloured papers to form a bas-relief. The gold pearlescent card, outlining all the details, is particularly effective, bringing out the various colours and shapes to look a lot like cloisonné. Acrylic paints have been used on coloured papers to create a cohesive appearance. There are subtle shadows created by the layering of the various thicknesses of paper, which can be clearly seen.

Limited editions of 5

Handmade bas-relief paper cut art mounted onto acid-free 500gsm mounts

12" x 12" x 1" (30 x 30 x 3 cm) gallery quality black / white wooden frame from sustainably sourced UK forests 

UV-protective glass with hard-board backs, professional hanging system and authenticity labelling

Professionally packaged in sturdy recycled cardboard boxes 15" x 15" x 2" (38 x 38 x 5 cm)

UK Shipping 5 - 7 days / International Shipping 10 - 14 days