Lost In Lace

I absolutely adore lace. The beauty of revealing and concealing makes it such an alluring art form. Here is my appreciation for lace work. I free-hand draw them with black ink to capture every detail possible. My work tells the passing of time and the stories behind such delicate historical pieces. It's almost like a performance for me and drawing in front of an audience makes it even more exciting. 

LOST IN LACE: PROJECT AT BOWES

Bowes Museum have been so lovely and generous, letting me  roam around freely in their 'Glass Cube', where one of UK's largest collection of lace is stored. The 'Blackbourne Collection' has lace dating back to 17th Century... some are nearly 400 years old! It is amazing how these beautiful pieces have been cared for and restored. To me, the craft of lace is such fine art and unfortunately it  is fast disappearing. Have you ever thought of how much patience, skill and hardship that goes into every inch of the lace? Hopefully  i can revive and sustain this beautiful hand craft in my own way. Stay tuned for my project...this is just a teaser hehe