Segredo Framed:Unframed pinstripe textile and Victorian embossing

pinstripe textile and Victorian embossing

found in shops and bakeries around the country

paper collage

acid-free paper beneath slightly raised paper elements (paint chips)

played by bassist Paul Chambers on his 1957 Blue Note album

Segredo Framed:Unframed pinstripe textile and Victorian embossingSegredo, meaning Secret in Portuguese, is the theme of this handmade collage. A square of violet linen, a postcard with a geometric tile design from the 16th century, glimpses of Portuguese architecture and tiled walls, along with some coffee packaging, bold colours and simple shapes come together in this vibrant creation. ORIGINAL ART WORK These are handmade, living pieces, many with overhanging elements from the collage assembly and the pieces are