silk paintings
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Colour, light and
shimmering texture are the elements that attracted Deborah to
hand-painted silk more than 25 years ago. This challenging medium
involves a multi-step process that starts with a piece of plain, white
silk which is washed and then stretched over a frame. After drawing an outline on the silk using water-based
"resist" (emulsified wax), the artist delicately applies
colour dyes by brush and employs a variety of techniques to add textural
effects and nuances of shading. Each piece
is then steam-processed to set the dyes, stretched, and framed.
An element of whimsy is
prevalent in many of Deborah's silk paintings while others reflect a
more painterly approach. All are a reflection of the looseness of the
medium, the vibrant colours, and the artist's choice and treatment of
the subject matter.
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