Rising Sun

$600.00

Jackelyn Bickell

Artwork

Natural dyes and pigments on silk
Framed in oak
54 cm (H) x 43.5 cm (W)

Artist Statement

My modern silk tapestries are each one of a kind pieces that create an impression of sophistication and unrestricted movement. They are an invitation to look beyond the traditional and enjoy beauty in a new and compelling way.

I was originally inspired by noticing moments in nature when movement, light, and shadows all aligned in a beautiful yet simple way. I would encounter feelings of peace and serenity when I took the time to appreciate these simple compositions created by nature. My tapestries are an exploration of harnessing these observations and bringing them into a home or space as an encouragement to stop and observe.

About the Artist

Jackelyn is a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for three dimensional mixed media design. She incorporates textiles, dyes, ceramics, and woodwork in her workflow.

Originally from Texas where she studied fashion, Jackelyn moved to Australia 10 years ago and now lives on the Northern Beaches of Sydney with her husband and 2 year old son. Over the years, Jackelyn has lived in the UK twice and has travelled to over 30 countries. She has found that this assorted exposure to diverse cities, landscapes, and cultural encounters fuels her inspiration and desire to create.

Jackelyn’s process consists of releasing control over final outcomes and focusing on each unique development as it comes. Using natural dye stuffs such as botanicals, plant matter, minerals, non-toxic metals and food waste, she considers her tapestries to quite literally be alive through these sustainable dying methods and how each piece of art has the ability to move freely.