Gail Kelly  

I make hand stitched collages from my linocuts and woodcuts which I print on vintage Irish linen

Q&A

Artist Statement

Botanical Gardens is part of a series of collages made from my linocuts and woodcuts printed on vintage Irish linen.
I sewed all the small pieces into position by hand and I used embroidery to focus on the details of the plants. I printed each element myself here in my studio.
I love visiting gardens of all sorts. This piece was inspired by Victorian glass houses which are used to exhibit all sorts of exotic plants.

What craft do you work with? 

Textiles – Embroidery

What inspires you to work with this craft? 

My inspiration comes from gorgeous gardens and landscapes I see on my travels in Ireland and Britain.

How do you start your creative process?

I use embroidery to focus on the details of the plants and various colours of linen and ink to reflect the seasons

How would you best describe your workspace and what tools could you not do without?

I do all my printing myself here in my studio in County Down, N. Ireland.

 

Media & Contact

Representation

Algan Arts – Linocuts, linen and lithographs

 

References

Website: Linocuts, Linen and Lithography – gailkellyprintmaker

 

Location

Co. Down, Northern Ireland

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