Picnic With Wine And Bees
Artist
Fiona Mathieson
(Scotland, born 1947)
Date1976
Object NameTapestry
Mediumtapestry
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall: Height: 68 cm, Width: 97.5 cm
AcquisitionThe Scottish Arts Council Bequest, 1997.
Copyright© Fiona Mathison (2004)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011083
Keywords
She, like many others served her apprenticeship at the Dovecot Tapestry Studio, and was Artistic Director of the company from 1978 to 1982. Her connections with the company continue today as artistic consultant.
This tapestry is a good representative example of her figurative style, which often combines elements, which are humorous and unexpected, if at times a little disturbing. She has created further texture by incorporating real grass into the weaving.
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