{"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","url":"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/products\/banfield-elizabeth-lacuna-letter-18-18235","provider":"Art and Collectors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}