Love and Healing While researching my MA project, plants grown and collected in WW1, I came across an artefact put up for sale of a dried rose and poppy which had been plucked in the trenches and sent to a loved one at home to commemorate and remember the loss of a child. The response to this comes in the form of my recent sketches and work for my first exposition at Gray’s. The work here represents the combination of a new process for me, working in water-mixable oils on linen canvas, and emphasising the negative space through painting in dark colours, to subliminally give the impression of white. ![]() Exhibition space in the foyer at Grays showing finished pieces, with sketches. The studio space at Gray’s was a challenge at times, due to its compact nature. As you can see from my work, I have kept it small for now and will work on larger pieces later in the year.
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AuthorFiona Swapp lives and works in Aberdeen. She has over 30 years experience as a graphic designer and botanical artist. |