Snow Leopard, 2023
Handmade paint, genuine hematite, watercolour on Indian Hemp paper
26 x 35ins (66 x 89cm) artwork size
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This large painting of a Persian Miniature style snow leopard features a body painted in minerals processed within my London-based studio. The leopard spots have a dynamism due to the...
This large painting of a Persian Miniature style snow leopard features a body painted in minerals processed within my London-based studio. The leopard spots have a dynamism due to the reflective quality of hematite. The pink accents are carmine and the white is hand-processed zinc.
The painting is inspired by the many leopards found depicted in Persian manuscripts. The same character makes an appearance in my painting: 'Fatherland.' Here, the snow leopard takes centre stage in an exaggerated pose that emphasises his athleticism and playfulness. The pose highlights the spirit of the animal and is a nod to pictorial and stylisation links between East and West Asia.
The painting is inspired by the many leopards found depicted in Persian manuscripts. The same character makes an appearance in my painting: 'Fatherland.' Here, the snow leopard takes centre stage in an exaggerated pose that emphasises his athleticism and playfulness. The pose highlights the spirit of the animal and is a nod to pictorial and stylisation links between East and West Asia.