Exhibition details:
'SQUARES' Peoples Choice Exhibition - Strathnairn Arts Association
Commences: Friday 21st of September - Sunday 14th October 2012
Traditional methods:
In the traditional methods for producing Batik paintings, hot wax was applied to cloth and the cloth was then dipped into the dye covering the cloth where the wax was not applied, as the wax did not absorb the dye. For each colour applied to the cloth, the same process is repeated and as you can image, many hours are spent creating the beautiful fabled cloth from Java.
My method:
Whist my method does not entail the traditional process, I have taken careful consideration to the layering process and therefore, have applied a similar method to my painting. This tropical scene is a flow of inspiration from the works I have seen and careful consideration has been applied to reflect the beauty of their traditions.
The meaning of Prada?
Why Prada Batik? My resources record the most exquisite work produced in Java commenced in the 1850s and where gold was applied, it is considered to be only affordable to the wealthy. Gold leaf as used in the original Batik form was a symbol, or association to wealth and ceremony.
I have spent many hours preparing this piece for exhibition and hope you have some time to view the exhibition. For more information please visit: SQUARES exhibtition
