Partridge and Pears on White

It was autumn and my thoughts were starting to focus on seasonal imagery. I was reminded of the traditional song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ and decided to research this rather plump bird. I was delighted by the partridge’s shape and its striking plumage, and this unlocked an idea. However, it must be said that a partridge isn’t just for Christmas.

This piece focuses on the shapes and patterns found on the partridge’s plumage and these have been stylised to facilitate pattern making and emphasised by using a limited colour palette, keeping the design fresh-looking. The bird is central to this artwork, surrounded by a pear tree to provide connection to the song and to give the partridge a sense of place within its environment.

‘Partridge and Pears on White’ is a meticulously made layered paper cut, in bas-relief.  This design can only be achieved by layering one piece of cut paper on top of another, three or more layers thick. The majority of the colours in this design have been created using acrylic paints with the additional use of coloured papers. As some of the papers are slightly textured, they highlight the individual details and subtle shadows are created by the layering of the papers.

Limited editions of 5

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

8" x 8" x 1" (20 x 20 x 3 cm) gallery quality black wooden frames 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 10" x 10" x 2" (26 x 26 x 5 cm)

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