Lady Apricot
Batik on cotton using home made natural dyes by Chilean artist Cata Espina in the International Year of Batik Exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum until 10th August. www.ragm.co.uk/whatson
I love the use of abstract imagery with the three figures (which I didn't see at first.)
This is a wall-hanging approx 70cm x 90cm.
This fine work is exceptional and an extraordinary achievement in batik, really elevating a traditional textile technique to an art form on another level.
Cata describes her work:
'I am an Architect and an Interior designer.
I first tried batik back in 2004 when I was studying interior design.
My early work was using reactive dyes on linen. However, a few years ago I began to move into the world of natural dyes in order to produce a more sustainable art.
Nowadays, I am only using homemade dyes from kitchen waste or tree leaves, botanical extracts and organic indigo, working on cotton, paper or silk. I am planning to grow my own dye garden in the future.
Much of my inspiration comes from nature, I enjoy observing textures, patterns, movements. Music is vital too. I like to echo all that in my work.' en.cataespina.cl/quien-es-about-catalina-espina
Lady Apricot
Batik on cotton using home made natural dyes by Chilean artist Cata Espina in the International Year of Batik Exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum until 10th August. www.ragm.co.uk/whatson
I love the use of abstract imagery with the three figures (which I didn't see at first.)
This is a wall-hanging approx 70cm x 90cm.
This fine work is exceptional and an extraordinary achievement in batik, really elevating a traditional textile technique to an art form on another level.
Cata describes her work:
'I am an Architect and an Interior designer.
I first tried batik back in 2004 when I was studying interior design.
My early work was using reactive dyes on linen. However, a few years ago I began to move into the world of natural dyes in order to produce a more sustainable art.
Nowadays, I am only using homemade dyes from kitchen waste or tree leaves, botanical extracts and organic indigo, working on cotton, paper or silk. I am planning to grow my own dye garden in the future.
Much of my inspiration comes from nature, I enjoy observing textures, patterns, movements. Music is vital too. I like to echo all that in my work.' en.cataespina.cl/quien-es-about-catalina-espina