Non No Nanette - Original

'Twins with a single pulsing heart gazing out from the canvas with 'knowing innocence'.  They have the same intricate curls and glossy, plump red lips, only different-coloured eyes of piercing blue and teal suggesting that they are, in fact, independent beings. I first coated the background in copper leaf, carefully occupying all of the negative spaces to allow the image to pop from the canvas as though the decapitated forms are simply floating in space. This luscious leaf was then covered in my signature black and white stripes, rendered in contrasting textures, mattes and glosses in an intricate design of Japanese inspired blossom. The petals' independent form appears as butterflies or other creatures that inhabit the blooming buds. The paint has then been softly sanded back to allow the under layers to protrude giving the viewer glimpses of the inner depths and the shimmering lushness of the copper leaf. Look closely at the lush petals of the peony and you'll also spot small images and stickers that have been encapsulated inside the sealed bubble of the varnish - all symbols of my world, flamingos, sunshine and sparkles.'- Louise Dear

• Medium: Original work on aluminium on mixed media incl: gloss paint, copper leaf, diamond dust, glitter, stickers and swarovski crystals onto metal.
• Image Size: 90 x 140 cm / 35.43" x 55.11"