Priyantha Udagedara Sri Lanka , b. 1975
Taprobane IX (Variation 1), 2024
Hand Embroidery on Cotton Poplin Fabric
W 3.1 ft x H 4 ft
Edition of 2, 1 Artist proof
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Taprobane explores deliberations on colonialism and its aftermath. Having engaged with the seascape back then, now the artist leaves the shores behind, to escort the viewer deeper into island terrain,...
Taprobane explores deliberations on colonialism and its aftermath. Having engaged with the seascape back then, now the artist leaves the shores behind, to escort the viewer deeper into island terrain, possibly to the central mountain ranges.
An intricate array of cotton and silk thread stitches—ranging from knots and loops to chains, springs, satin, and cross stitches—meticulously brings the floral motifs to life. Meanwhile, delicate techniques subtly weave in elements of the seascape theme, seamlessly connecting this piece to the previous series. This artwork took approximately 4000 hours of handwork to be completed.
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