House Proud - Bowerbird Original Linoprint
House Proud is an original handmade linoprint of a Satin Bowerbird in his bower and has been made with multiple plates.
Bowerbirds like to collect things to decorate their bower to attract females for mating. Why blue though? One theory is that the male birds are emulating their own blue feathers (and thus it will intince the females). Another theory is that because blue is rare in nature, a collection of blue things reflects the bird's intelligence and resourcefulness. Either way, it makes for a curious scene.
The print has been made with two hand-carved blocks which has then been inked up with artist-quality ink. Paper is then laid over the blocks and hand-burnished before the print is pulled. This print would be perfect for your favourite bird nerd.
Size: A4 (21 x 29.7cm)
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Multi-Plate Lino Print
Multi-plate printing is where each colour in a design gets its own separately carved block, all printed on top of each other in sequence to build up the final image. It requires careful registration to make sure everything lines up.
Meet the Artist
Rowan Sivyer is an Australian printmaker who is mostly inspired by native flora and fauna, patterns and food. She creates in a home-based studio in the vibrant Inner West of Sydney. Rowan is compelled to create daily, printing and carving most days.
