Mother Earth
"Mother Earth" is an eco print and eco dye painting that has been minimally and subtly enhanced with soft pastels to retain the beauty and natural textural effects is created using a multi-step & time consuming process.
The materials used include locally sourced avocado pits, which serve as dye, and thousands of fuchsia-colored crepe myrtle petals collected from Dharshi's backyard garden. Additionally, the herb tansy is included for its subtly delicate beauty as well as Biden flowers for its rich pigment. The fuchsia flowers create an eco print on the canvas that results in a deep blue pigment, forming a soft, cloud-like contrast with the avocado dye.
This canvas was created through a lengthy four-step process: first, the scouring; then, the eco dyeing in a pot; followed by eco printing using a steam process in a tub; and finally, it is embellished by hand with soft pastels.
This piece is one of Dharshi's largest canvases to date, spanning an impressive 1900 x 1210 mm.
Caring for your Eco Print and or Eco Dye Painting
Please note that for the protection of the paintings, each piece is sealed with multiple layers of artist-quality matte fixative. Given the texture of the cotton canvas used and the fixative, rest assured that the soft pastel pigment will last for generations.
As with any fine art, utmost care must be taken when handling, displaying, and storing the artwork. Please avoid displaying or storing the pieces in direct sunlight or very humid conditions. When displayed, place the artwork in indirect sunlight and keep the humidity low in tropical climates whenever possible to ensure the best conservation practices. Additionally, if storing or transporting artworks, ensure they are not kept in very humid environments for extended periods.
Dharshi avoids using fugitive pigments when possible. However, if a fugitive pigment is used, which may fade slightly over time, this is considered part of the overall message and living quality of the artwork. The message, authenticity, and overall visual identity of the piece will not diminish as a result of any fading of fugitive pigments.
Please note that eco prints and dyes are known to fade primarily when exposed to variations in pH, typically occurring when the cloth is washed over time. However, since these works are on stretched canvases, this issue will not occur with eco print paintings.
Shipping
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How to care for your Art work
An eco-print painting does not fade as long as you treat it like a watercolour painting. It is essential to keep it away from direct sunlight and maintain low humidity in the room. Using an LED spotlight to illuminate the canvas is best, as extended exposure to fluorescent lighting can fade the colours. Additionally, the paintings are treated with several layers of art-grade matte fixative, which helps protect them. However, like with any fine art, it is advisable not to touch the canvas unless absolutely necessary.