Brown Cushion - Scales unfurling peonies

unfurling peonies

with a pickled finish softened by clear oil and gold wax

The result is a striking work of art that evokes the monumental beauty of nature

a longtime friend and collaborator of Tim and Lizzie

A particularly wonderful example is Evening Rain at Eitai Bridge

Brown Cushion - Scales unfurling peoniesInspired by Gustav Klimt and the Vienna Secession, the design draws on the richly ornamental language of early modernism layered with symbolism and a reverence for decorative beauty. Echoes of Klimts Athena and Judith can be seen in the gilded symmetry and sensual abstraction, offering a contemporary interpretation of the movements pursuit of unified, expressive design. Hand painted caramel scales on sumptuous brown velvet create depth and dimension,