Acrylic Paint and Oil Pastel on Wood Panel.
”Inspired by the gorgeous Poppies seen en route to Sarah Arnett's Open house, a celebration of this loud and proud flower. Poppies, on the other hand, carry a rich tapestry of meanings. Red poppies are emblematic of remembrance and sacrifice.”
Dimensions: 10 x 10 in.
About the artist:
Madeleine King is an emerging artist based in Brighton and Hove, working from her studio in the heart of Brighton North Laines. She has exhibited her work in various shows in London and Brighton, completing many ‘floral’ commissions with private international clients. Her art school days were at Middlesex University and Brighton University where she studied Fashion and Textiles focusing on Print design. During her placement year she worked in France, Italy, and Paris in prestigious textile studios. Since graduating she has followed a career in the Fashion and now freelances in the fashion industry as well as rediscovering her painting practice in the past two years. Madeleine’s work is always inspired by yoga, sea swimming but mainly flowers. Her love of travel means a trip normally inspires a new series of work displayed here inspired by Roses and the Dutch Masters. ‘Flemish Florals’. Emotive and ethereal Madeleine’s work is fascinated with distraction and distortion