PRESENTINGHome Is Wherever We Are (2024)
An original bespoke commission.
INTRODUCINGAn original bespoke diptych artwork commission.
2 works, 85 x 65cm
SIZE
Natural dye, acrylic, cotton stitch, on OEKO-TEX pure cotton canvas; framed in a bespoke smoke oak frame.
MEDIUM
ABOUT
We roam this earth, together and united. Exploring, transitioning and growing in time and love. Home is our anchor, our peace, our solice and our joy.
Home is wherever we are.
FRAMEFumed Oak
Framed in bespoke hand made solid hardwood, by Anna Kora Studios.
THE WORKSComposition and Form
Layers of geometric formations, overlap combine and shadow one-another. A tale of movement and memories in travel.
Quiet, abstract geometric forms are created by the overlap and underlapping of textile layers: creating complex inter-woven narratives. Stitch and embossing further accentuate relief and composition. A combination of clean pressed edges and raw stitched details add a quiet complexity.
A 3 dimensional relief and essence is created over a deep edged canvas. Some forms are more prominent than others; whilst natural ink washes accentuate relief further. The result, a deeply structured and 3Dimensional essence on canvas.
Both works separate and yet connected; much like we all are.
THE DETAILSColour
An introspective exploration of natural muted earth tones, curated and crafted using natural pigments, paints and dyes.
Layers of raw natural ink washes with acrylic in elemental hues create clean and natural shades whilst celebrating the pure and raw texture of the canvas.
Taking a lead from the home environment: natural muted sage dances with warm beiges; all underpinned by rich deep browns and olives. A grounding and calming natural palette exploring earth tones - with shifting movement of light and shade.
“I’ve always been enchanted by colour. I think creating through colour is simply how I show up in the world – how I ‘do’ things and definitely how I think about and ‘see’ things”
— Nikki Heaton
THE DETAILSDetailing
Its all in the detail: Crafted meaningful detailing.
A combination of light and dark stitch flow across the works, illustrating cross continental movement and flow.
Thick and fine machine stitch combinations create further prominent and clarified motion.
Finally, 4 hand sewn, batch died silk stitches - one for each family member.
PROVENENCE + MATERIALS Consciously Curated
Crafted with hands and heart: investing in honest materials and sustainable, transparent production.
Created holistically using only high quality, natural materials from sustainable sources, each artwork builds upon the Nikki Heaton Studio values to create a calm and vitalising experience.
Each artwork promotes re-cycled, OEKO-TEX textiles, small-batch inks, and FSC certified hardwood; all placing high values on good design, detail, craftsmanship, layering and materiality.
“I’m captivated with how things are made, along with how they make me feel - to my hands and to my heart. All these things encompass my values as a person and a designer - and therefore my artwork.”
— Nikki Heaton
Anna Kora Bartyzel
FRAMING IN COLLABORATION WITHA beautiful meeting of hearts and minds. Sustainable hardwood framing, expertly measured mounted and crafted and by Anna, in sustainable oak. Made with a precision and accuracy that creates the perfect amount of tension between the organic and the industrial.
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