5 July - 4 August 2023
Tuesday Riddell works with japanning, a technique originally developed in the 17th century as an imitation of Asian lacquer work and very rarely used by contemporary artists today placing her work as unique in the field. The process of japanning is an extraordinarily laborious process which requires dedication and exceptional craftsmanship.
The imagery in Riddell’s work takes us down to the forest floor and a glorious insight into the world that captures her imagination, that ethereal nocturne where all cycles of life and death carry on with rarely a watchful eye. The mysterious nature of these scenes, coupled with Riddell’s mastery of her technique, gives the work its exceptional quality. There is a luxury and richness to her surface: the depth of the black sharpens the contrast and the glow of the gold leaf making each piece look like a polished gemstone.
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