Collage on paper, with four petals of the poppy, green leaves from my own garden, pieces of coloured paper from an art magazine (so was a printed painting in that magazine). In the triangle, formed by the tip of a leaf and the coloured paper, rests a moth. In the centre are two tulips that I embroidered on a piece of cotton. The tulips stand with their feet in red grass: a piece of furniture fabric cut to the shape. I made the stripes in green with embroidery thread. I also used coloured pencils, water colour and glue varnish.
Since about 1974, I have been involved almost daily in photography, drawing (charcoal, graphite, conté, chalk, ink), painting, watercolour and/or collage making. In all these branches of visual work, I have tried a lot, found my own way, but.. Read more…