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This work was inspired by my cat, and her being homebound when she was sick with all the sky beckoning her from outdoors. I used embroidery to embellish the carpet on which the cat sits, in a geometric style reminiscent of the Bengali craft of kantha.
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This is a signed original artwork measuring around 7 by 10 inches. It is a cyanotype, more commonly known as a 'blueprint', embellished with maroon and white embroidery, on 300 gsm acid-free watercolour paper.
Cyanotype is a wonderful experimental early photographic process that uses sunlight to expose negatives on paper, fabric and other surfaces. I drew the image with various markmaking tools on a sheet of tracing paper and used it as a negative for the process before embroidering. I intend to use the negative for variations of this mixed media piece, under 15 in number.
This print will fit in an A4 frame. I will ship it safely protected with hard backing and wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and clear cellophane sleeve.
One small bit of advice: the gorgeous prussian blue of cyanotypes may fade a little with sunlight. If you see that happening, simply keep the work away in the dark to restore it. For the same reason, as is the case with many works of art on paper, avoid hanging it in direct sunlight. Otherwise, these works can last a really long time. I have work hanging on my wall from six years ago, that are as good as the day I made them!
Designed by Kaushani Bhattacharya in London
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