{"title":"Elizabeth Banfield","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"banfield-elizabeth-leaf-portrait-3-18231","title":"Elizabeth Banfield 'leaf portrait 3'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn intricate lines, and layers of pattern and colour, Elizabeth Banfield constructs a portrait of nature which is wonderfully detailed, and entirely personal. What begins as a vein of a leaf, or a piece of bark, transforms into a topographical landscape - an intimate portrayal of nature, as experienced through the artist’s eyes. Banfield, a renowned printmaker and artist, incorporates both fine-line linocut and hand-stitching in her practice, often stitching pieces of delicate tissue paper together to create her works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘leaf portrait 3’, Banfield creates the close-up impression of a eucalyptus leaf. Through variations of line and colour, the organic texture of the artist’s subject is clearly accentuated, with gaps in the leaf's surface acknowledging the predation of insects and the harshness of weather endured in the natural world. A simple subject matter, Banfield’s representation is anything but - aligning with her personal artistic vision, Banfield highlights the endless and imperfect beauty found in everyday life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince graduating from the South Australian School of Art in 1984, Banfield has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally. Her works are held within several public and private collections both in Australia and overseas, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Library of Australia, and the Brooklyn Art Library in New York. Banfield has also been selected as a finalist in several national print prizes. For collectors of contemporary prints, or those intrigued by enigmatic impressions of the natural world, Banfield’s works are a joy to discover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/elizabeth-banfield\"\u003eElizabeth BANFIELD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'leaf portrait 3' 2022\u003cbr\u003eLinocut, thread, and Awagami Tengucho tissue stitched to paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 40 x 18 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 59 x 36 x 3 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed and inscribed with title, date and edition below image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) The Artist or Assignee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127742091334,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/banfield-elizabeth-leaf-portrait-3-18231.jpg?v=1786510919"},{"product_id":"banfield-elizabeth-fragments-of-a-storm-18232","title":"Elizabeth Banfield 'fragments of a storm diary'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn intricate lines, and layers of pattern and colour, Elizabeth Banfield constructs a portrait of nature which is wonderfully detailed, and entirely personal. What begins as a vein of a leaf, or a piece of bark, transforms into a topographical landscape - an intimate portrayal of nature, as experienced through the artist’s eyes. Banfield, a renowned printmaker and artist, incorporates both fine-line linocut and hand-stitching in her practice, often stitching pieces of delicate tissue paper together to create her works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘fragments of a storm diary', Banfield creates the vivid and turbulent impression of nature in the wake of a storm. In variations of line, colour and patterns derived from nature, Banfield's print is energetically layered. A departure from the artist's usual quiet meditations on natural forms, this work is alive with frenetic energy - a celebration of the beauty found in the chaos of the natural world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince graduating from the South Australian School of Art in 1984, Banfield has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally. Her works are held within several public and private collections both in Australia and overseas, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Library of Australia, and the Brooklyn Art Library in New York. Banfield has also been selected as a finalist in several national print prizes. For collectors of contemporary prints, or those fascinated by enigmatic impressions of the natural world, Banfield’s works are a joy to discover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/elizabeth-banfield\"\u003eElizabeth BANFIELD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'fragments of a storm diary' 2023\u003cbr\u003eMulti-block linocut on Awagami Mingeishi paper.\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 38 x 28 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 57 x 47 x 4 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed and edition lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) The Artist or Assignee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127742156870,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/banfield-elizabeth-fragments-of-a-storm-18232-detail2.jpg?v=1786510922"},{"product_id":"banfield-elizabeth-the-transformation-18233","title":"Elizabeth Banfield 'the transformation'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn intricate lines, and layers of pattern and colour, Elizabeth Banfield constructs a portrait of nature which is wonderfully detailed, and entirely personal. What begins as a vein of a leaf, or a piece of bark, transforms into a topographical landscape - an intimate portrayal of nature, as experienced through the artist’s eyes. Banfield, a renowned printmaker and artist, incorporates both fine-line linocut and hand-stitching in her practice, often stitching pieces of delicate tissue paper together to create her works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘the transformation’, Banfield creates an abstracted work layered in organic lines, contrasting colours, and patterns derived from nature. Highly textured and detailed with fine yellow stitching, this print is instantly intriguing, with Banfield seemingly creating the impression of a DNA double helix. Aligning to her personal artistic vision, Banfield's 'the transformation' highlights the endless and simplistic beauty found in the everyday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince graduating from the South Australian School of Art in 1984, Banfield has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally. Her works are held within several public and private collections both in Australia and overseas, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Library of Australia, and the Brooklyn Art Library in New York. Banfield has also been selected as a finalist in several national print prizes. For collectors of contemporary prints, or those fascinated by enigmatic impressions of the natural world, Banfield’s works are a joy to discover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/elizabeth-banfield\"\u003eElizabeth BANFIELD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'the transformation' 2015\u003cbr\u003eLinocut and Awagami Tengucho tissue stitched to Somerset 300gsm\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 61 x 30 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 72 x 40 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed and inscribed with title, date and edition below image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) The Artist or Assignee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127742222406,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/banfield-elizabeth-the-transformation-18233.jpg?v=1786510922"},{"product_id":"banfield-elizabeth-written-at-the-shore-18234","title":"Elizabeth Banfield 'written at the shore (with amendments)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn intricate lines, and layers of pattern and colour, Elizabeth Banfield constructs a portrait of nature which is wonderfully detailed, and entirely personal. What begins as a vein of a leaf, or a piece of bark, transforms into a topographical landscape - an intimate portrayal of nature, as experienced through the artist’s eyes. Banfield, a renowned printmaker and artist, incorporates both fine-line linocut and hand-stitching in her practice, often stitching pieces of delicate tissue paper together to create her works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘written at the shore (with amendments)’, Banfield creates a vibrant work, bordering on abstraction. Through layers of intricate lines, variations of colour, and patterns derived from nature, Banfield's composition is a nuanced representation of a coastal shoreline. Overlayed with undulating red stitching, the artist maps the rhythms of the ocean, with the ebb and flow of water profoundly felt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince graduating from the South Australian School of Art in 1984, Banfield has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally. Her works are held within several public and private collections both in Australia and overseas, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Library of Australia, and the Brooklyn Art Library in New York. Banfield has also been selected as a finalist in several national print prizes. For collectors of contemporary prints, or those fascinated by enigmatic impressions of the natural world, Banfield’s works are a joy to discover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/elizabeth-banfield\"\u003eElizabeth BANFIELD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'written at the shore (with amendments)' 2019\u003cbr\u003eLinocut, Awagami Tengucho tissue stitched to Somerset 300gsm, thread\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 12\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 56 x 50 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 58 x 50 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed and inscribed with title, date, and edition below image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) The Artist or Assignee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127742255174,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/banfield-elizabeth-written-at-the-shore-18234.jpg?v=1786510922"},{"product_id":"banfield-elizabeth-lacuna-letter-18-18235","title":"Elizabeth Banfield 'lacuna (letter 18)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn intricate lines, and layers of pattern and colour, Elizabeth Banfield constructs a portrait of nature which is wonderfully detailed, and entirely personal. What begins as a vein of a leaf, or a piece of bark, transforms into a topographical landscape - an intimate portrayal of nature, as experienced through the artist’s eyes. Banfield, a renowned printmaker and artist, incorporates both fine-line linocut and hand-stitching in her practice, often stitching pieces of delicate tissue paper together to create her works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA significant, multi-panel work, 'lacuna (letter 18)' provides an intriguing composition of a tree lying on the ground, uprooted from the earth. In variations of line and alternating patterns derived from nature, Banfield's work acts as a testament to the harshness of the natural world, each panel presenting a different fragment to the storm-damaged tree. In 'lacuna', as with many of Banfield's works, the artist explores the allure of decay - the imperfect beauty which can be found in the simplicity of the everyday. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince graduating from the South Australian School of Art in 1984, Banfield has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally. Her works are held within several public and private collections both in Australia and overseas, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Library of Australia, and the Brooklyn Art Library in New York. Banfield has also been selected as a finalist in several national print prizes. For collectors of contemporary prints, or those intrigued by enigmatic impressions of the natural world, Banfield’s works are a joy to discover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/elizabeth-banfield\"\u003eElizabeth BANFIELD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'lacuna (letter 18)' 2019-2020\u003cbr\u003elinocut, Awagami Tengucho tissue and Mingeishi paper stitched to Stonehenge 250gsm, thread\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 25 x 100 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 57 x 100 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed and inscribed with title, year and edition below image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) The Artist or Assignee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127742320710,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/banfield-elizabeth-lacuna-letter-18-18235.jpg?v=1786510924"},{"product_id":"banfield-elizabeth-leaf-portrait-1-18236","title":"Elizabeth Banfield 'leaf portrait 1'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn intricate lines, and layers of pattern and colour, Elizabeth Banfield constructs a portrait of nature which is wonderfully detailed, and entirely personal. What begins as a vein of a leaf, or a piece of bark, transforms into a topographical landscape - an intimate portrayal of nature, as experienced through the artist’s eyes. Banfield, a renowned printmaker and artist, incorporates both fine-line linocut and hand-stitching in her practice, often stitching pieces of delicate tissue paper together to create her works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘leaf portrait 1’, Banfield creates the close-up impression of a eucalyptus leaf. Through variations of line and colour, the organic texture of the artist’s subject is clearly accentuated, with gaps in the leaf's surface acknowledging the predation of insects and the harshness of weather endured in the natural world. A simple subject matter, Banfield’s representation is anything but - aligning with her personal artistic vision, Banfield highlights the endless and imperfect beauty found in everyday life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince graduating from the South Australian School of Art in 1984, Banfield has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally. Her works are held within several public and private collections both in Australia and overseas, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Library of Australia, and the Brooklyn Art Library in New York. Banfield has also been selected as a finalist in several national print prizes. 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What begins as a vein of a leaf, or a piece of bark, transforms into a topographical landscape - an intimate portrayal of nature, as experienced through the artist’s eyes. Banfield, a renowned printmaker and artist, incorporates both fine-line linocut and hand-stitching in her practice, often stitching pieces of delicate tissue paper together to create her works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘leaf portrait 2’, Banfield creates an impression of the two curving silhouettes of eucalyptus leaves layered on top of one another. Through variations of line and colour, the organic texture of the artist’s subject is clearly accentuated, with undulations in the shape of the leaves acknowledging the predation of insects and the harshness of weather endured in the natural world. A simple subject matter, Banfield’s representation is anything but - aligning with her personal artistic vision, Banfield highlights the endless and imperfect beauty found in everyday life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince graduating from the South Australian School of Art in 1984, Banfield has exhibited extensively in Australia and internationally. Her works are held within several public and private collections both in Australia and overseas, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, the National Library of Australia, and the Brooklyn Art Library in New York. Banfield has also been selected as a finalist in several national print prizes. 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