The purple pigments in this piece are solely derived from the smashing and re-smashing of red everblooming rose bits and their leaves. Abraded stalks from the almond bush are added which create mauve, green, and yellow pigments. The airy feel of the wreath is accomplished with the use implied line and the use of India ink seeking out figure from ground.
Victory
Description
“This piece is part of a series I created with a process I like to call flower abrasion. Each piece begins with bits of leaves and flowers collected from my garden. I then arrange the plants on paper and pound them with a hammer to release their pigments. Sometimes a blob of color bleeds from the plant, other times the color is spit outward. Each time the result is unique and unpredictable. I use the pattern of pigments left behind by the plants as inspiration for my design which is drawn, painted, and colored on top.” -Artist, Kathie Gallion
