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Green tongue (2025)Collage by Mengqiu Li
83 x 70 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 83 x 70cm (actual image size)
£2,173.75
Original artwork description
Product Overview: What is the piece, and what does it depict?
At its core, the artwork depicts a mystical sanctuary or architectural facade.
The Structure: A row of silhouette-like figures or gables creates a "townscape" or a cathedral-like frontispiece.
The Guardian: A small, winged porcelain cherub sits at the apex, acting as a sentinel over the scene.
The Surreal Element: Emerging from a central "mouth" or portal is a long, teal-colored faux fur tail, suggesting a hidden, creature-like life dwelling within the rigid structure.
The Backdrop: The entire assembly is mounted on a rugged jute canvas, set against a dual-toned painted background of deep ochre and twilight violet, evoking a sunset over a mountainous horizon.
Inspiration & Appeal: Why it’s unique for a buyer
This piece is inspired by the concept of "The Domestic Wild"—the idea that even within our structured, "civilized" homes and religions, there is an untamed, primal energy.
What makes it a standout acquisition:
Dimensionality: Unlike traditional flat paintings, this is a 3D "soft sculpture" that changes with the light and shadows of a room.
Emotional Contrast: It balances the "holy" (the cherub and star) with the "bestial" (the fur tail), making it a conversation starter for collectors of surrealist or avant-garde art.
Tactile Engagement: The contrast between the scratchy jute, smooth silk, and soft fur invites the viewer to look closer and experience the art through texture.
Craftsmanship: Materials and Techniques
The artist has utilized a sophisticated bricolage technique, layering materials of varying histories and weights:
Textiles: Base of heavy jute (burlap) provides a rustic, earthen foundation. Overlays of silk and satin remnants are used for the architectural silhouettes, giving them a subtle shimmer.
Mixed Media:
Porcelain/Ceramic: A vintage-style cherub brooch or figurine serves as the focal "guardian."
Faux Fur: A long-pile teal fur adds a startling, organic movement to the center.
Embellishments: Tiny sequins and beadwork are hand-stitched along the lower diamond border and the "wings" of the silk top, catching the light like stars.
Technique: The piece combines free-motion sewing, hand-stitching, and painting. The frayed edges of the jute are left exposed to emphasize the raw, "work-in-progress" nature of spirituality and memory.
Materials used:
Gemini said Jute, Silk, Satin, Faux Fur, Porcelain, Beads, Ribbon, Paint, Thread, Ceramic
Details:
- Collage on Fabric
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 83 x 70 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 83 x 70cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the back
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#folk art#surrealist art#fiber art#hand stitched#wall hangin#textile assemblage
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Original artwork description
Product Overview: What is the piece, and what does it depict?
At its core, the artwork depicts a mystical sanctuary or architectural facade.
The Structure: A row of silhouette-like figures or gables creates a "townscape" or a cathedral-like frontispiece.
The Guardian: A small, winged porcelain cherub sits at the apex, acting as a sentinel over the scene.
The Surreal Element: Emerging from a central "mouth" or portal is a long, teal-colored faux fur tail, suggesting a hidden, creature-like life dwelling within the rigid structure.
The Backdrop: The entire assembly is mounted on a rugged jute canvas, set against a dual-toned painted background of deep ochre and twilight violet, evoking a sunset over a mountainous horizon.
Inspiration & Appeal: Why it’s unique for a buyer
This piece is inspired by the concept of "The Domestic Wild"—the idea that even within our structured, "civilized" homes and religions, there is an untamed, primal energy.
What makes it a standout acquisition:
Dimensionality: Unlike traditional flat paintings, this is a 3D "soft sculpture" that changes with the light and shadows of a room.
Emotional Contrast: It balances the "holy" (the cherub and star) with the "bestial" (the fur tail), making it a conversation starter for collectors of surrealist or avant-garde art.
Tactile Engagement: The contrast between the scratchy jute, smooth silk, and soft fur invites the viewer to look closer and experience the art through texture.
Craftsmanship: Materials and Techniques
The artist has utilized a sophisticated bricolage technique, layering materials of varying histories and weights:
Textiles: Base of heavy jute (burlap) provides a rustic, earthen foundation. Overlays of silk and satin remnants are used for the architectural silhouettes, giving them a subtle shimmer.
Mixed Media:
Porcelain/Ceramic: A vintage-style cherub brooch or figurine serves as the focal "guardian."
Faux Fur: A long-pile teal fur adds a startling, organic movement to the center.
Embellishments: Tiny sequins and beadwork are hand-stitched along the lower diamond border and the "wings" of the silk top, catching the light like stars.
Technique: The piece combines free-motion sewing, hand-stitching, and painting. The frayed edges of the jute are left exposed to emphasize the raw, "work-in-progress" nature of spirituality and memory.
Materials used:
Gemini said Jute, Silk, Satin, Faux Fur, Porcelain, Beads, Ribbon, Paint, Thread, Ceramic
Details:
- Collage on Fabric
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 83 x 70 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 83 x 70cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the back
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#folk art#surrealist art#fiber art#hand stitched#wall hangin#textile assemblage