Description
Introducing: Life on a Grave 2023
A high quality A2 size print of the original artwork in Charcoal on white paper (The original may still be available, please get in contact if you are interested)
“Life on a Grave” a charcoal drawing created in 2023. This artwork was inspired by a visit to the historic St Petrock’s Church in Parracombe, Devon. Known as an 18th-century time capsule, the church and its surroundings provided a rich source of inspiration.
During our visit, I observed the unique sight of moss thriving on a gravestone in the churchyard. This moss, which had captured the moisture from the air to nourish itself, was a striking example of how life can persist even in the most unlikely of places. Fascinated by this natural phenomenon, and the fact that the moss doesn’t need roots and soil to thrive, I took several reference pictures and ended up doing this drawing in willow charcoal.
It was a challenge in many ways, that I really enjoyed. The focal point, as the camera captured it as well as the reflections in the drops and of course the scale to the overall image. The soft greys of the charcoal, when viewed up close, appear flat and muted, yet they shift and change as the viewer steps back, creating a dynamic visual journey. This interplay of focus and depth pulls the observer around the scene, inviting them to explore the intricate details and the overarching beauty of life persisting against the odds.
This is a limited edition print of 50 only, there will be no more. These fine art prints are printed on a Canon Image pro 2100 High quality printer with advanced image processing and 12 colour pigment inks [Pigment inks holds it’s colour, quality and vibrancy]. The paper is Fine Art Professional Inkjet Soft White Cotton 280gsm.
The paper size is 611mm x 479mm (61.1cm x 47.9cm) and the image size is 594mm x 370mm (59.4cm x 37.0cm) each comes with the artist signature and a numbered certificate of authenticity (including a tamperproof serial numbered foil)
