Love Tulips

People love tulips because they are bright and cheerful, signalling the return of spring after a long winter. They vary in size, colour and shape and I am particularly drawn to their more closed, compact appearance.

This piece is a departure from my other more stylised, symmetrical designs and focuses on tulips growing more randomly, making the flower heads the focal point. Decorative flower motifs have been added to further emphasise the celebration and blooming of other springtime flowers. 

‘Love Tulips’ has been meticulously hand-made using layers of cut, textured and coloured papers to create a bas-relief. The differing papers have been selected to add emphasis to the various parts of the design and to encourage one’s eye to be drawn to each part in turn.

The silver pearlescent card is subtle, contrasting in terms of colour and texture against the brightly coloured tulips, and their leaves, adding sophistication and movement to the design. The light shimmers across its surface, showing a slightly granulated texture which will undoubtedly attract attention. Some of the papers are slightly textured which highlights their shapes, and subtle shadows are created by the layering of the papers.

Limited edition of 25

Gallery quality giclée print / professionally printed / UV resistant inks / Hanhnemuhle Photo Rag paper / 310gsm / 100% organic cotton / acid-free 500gsm mount

8" x 8" x 1" (20 x 20 x 3 cm) / 12" x 12" x 1" (30 x 30 x 3 cm) gallery quality white wooden frame from sustainably sourced UK forests 

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

Giclee prints with mounts packaged in recycled cardboard envelopes

Framed prints professionally packaged in sturdy recycled cardboard boxes 10" x 10" x 2" (26 x 26 x 5 cm / 15" x 15" x 2" (38 x 38 x 5 cm)

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