GREEN MAN OF THE LANDSCAPE - Drawing
2000
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The ‘Greenman’ motif has given full reign to the imagination of artists and craftsmen for centuries – with remarkably little hindrance from fact or history. It makes a rich seam for any artist - there are no rules.
The GREENMAN OF THE LANDSCAPE also follows a tradition of blurred boundaries between man and nature so often seen in Sioban’s work. It was initially inspired as a tribute to the first ‘Landscape Gardener’, Humphry Repton.
Humphry Repton (1752 – 1818) as successor to ‘Capability’ Brown was able to carve his new profession from his lifelong love of the natural landscape. Renowned for his watercolours, the basis of many of his garden designs, he pursued his vision with energy and passion. Repton was a very hard working and practical man – but was also well known for his sense of humour!
This drawing was made after the maquette to enable decisions to be made – how to build and cast – and more importantly – what does a ‘Green Man’ look like?
- Category:
- Portrait
- Flora
- Proposal
Location: Indoor
Size: Large
Dimensions: 30cm x 60cm
Medium: Pencil Drawing on Polyester
Edition size: UNIQUE
Collection: Artist`s Collection
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