Frances Mollison
Inka Gallery presents
Feathers and Flight
an exhibition by
Frances Mollison
Thursday 22 May - Wednesday 11 June
You are welcome to join us for the
Opening Celebration
Opening Celebration
Friday 23rd May at 5.30pm
Feathers and Flight
In the linocut
images in this exhibition, the phoenix is used as a representative of
regeneration. In Greek mythology, the phoenix rises from the ashes of its’
predecessor. This long-lived bird dies by fire and symbolizes renewal, sun,
time, and resurrection.
Often the bird was
depicted with a nimbus around its’ head, showing the connection with the
sun so I have chosen gold paint to symbolize the sun.
Feathers are used
in many cultures and ceremonies and have deep mythology attached to them for
many societies. They are often used in elaborate costume design. Noblewomen of
the Ming Dynasty used Kingfisher feathers to make heavily decorated headdresses,
which were also worn by brides.
Feathers invoke a
sense of mystery and invite your attention in the most gentle but fascinating
way.
Birds and feathers
to me evoke freedom, mystery, gentleness and renewal.
"The Phoenix and the Four Directions"
by Frances Mollison
32cm x 32cm
"
Phoenix Rising"
by Frances Mollison
19cm x 21cm (
unframed)
"Golden
Phoenix"
by Frances Mollison
Linocut
and gold paint on 100% cotton
72cm x 50cm ( Unframed
)
" Feather Halo"
by Frances Mollison
27cm x 27cm
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