Items Similar to Cleansing A Shrike/ Blackbird's Bath - Hand coloured Print in Walnut frame
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16
Katie EleanorCleansing A Shrike/ Blackbird's Bath - Hand coloured Print in Walnut frame2018
2018
About the Item
Hand-coloured portrait of a bird-like spirit, immobilised in marble, cleansing in a spring-time bath. A character formed from Naiads (a Greek nymph of flowing water), and exploring the idea of a ritualistic cleansing to wash away sombre deeds.
Taken from The Sialia Marbles, a series of portraits containing ephemeral human sculptures taken between 2016-19. Together these works act as tales contained in a fictional sculpture hall, in direct reaction to Andre Malraux’s 1947 Le Musee Imaginaire (Museum Without Walls).
During the beginning of the 'Museum Age' in the 18th century , writer Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe discussed mythical sculpture as living in a world where they 'reign in splendid isolation' (On the Laocoon Group, 1798); a description which sings in melody with the dissociative nature of the artist's mind. In reaction, Eleanor casts stories in a form of fictional rigor mortis, through the symbolic reference to the weight and endurance of marble sculpture. Tableau's react only within themselves: anatomist studies corpse, a creature is hunted, angels embrace the sanctuary of one another. Within the anthology, Eleanor's own fragments of visual tales are complemented by visual references to characters (and their artists) who have become beautiful stains on her own visual tapestry.
"I’m not a sculptor, but I wanted to construct my own stories. Photographers have often used sculpture in order to challenge our idea of a “sculptural” body or object, by casting them in a two-dimensional light. I love playing with perception. A lot of my work is influenced by the nineteenth century—the pictorialist movement for instance. When photography was a new experiment, people would play around with perception tricks—Victorian paper theatres or even the Cottingley Fairies hoax. (...)
Photography and sculpture have such a loaded history together." - Katie Eleanor
Artwork Frame: Made in UK, Museum standard custom made frame, Book mount-board, Walnut (waxed) frame and finish with antireflective UV glass
Image size: 15 9/10 × 12 in/ 40.5 × 30.5 cm, Framed: 57 x 47 cm
Overseas shipping; custom made crate for artwork and frame protection, front door delivery by art shipping company
- Creator:Katie Eleanor (1993, British)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1967210473782
Katie Eleanor (b.1993) is a photographic artist living and working in London. She studied Photographic Arts at the University of Westminster, graduating in 2015. Her practice revolves around illustrating enigmatic narratives that bridge the gap between fantasy and reality. Once she has a concept for her stories, she paints the performers, designs and makes the costumes, and creates the sets to photograph them. Using analogue photography and contemporary printing techniques, the resulting black and white prints are then meticulously hand- coloured by the artist. Katie's work has received press by The Royal Photographic Society, and her fashion stories have been published by magazines such as Hunger and Notion. Her latest body of work, The Sialia Marbles, presented at MMX Gallery, was her second exhibition in the gallery and her first solo show. Her work has been recently sold to numerous private art and photography collections.
About the Seller
No Reviews Yet
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2014
1stDibs seller since 2022
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Hand-coloured Print of weeping mythical sculpture angels in Walnut FrameLocated in London, GBHand-coloured tableau of a weeping spirit and her guardians, immobilised in marble. A disjointed narrative looking at recovery and protection, the angels shield the spirit with tender embraces and cry for her when alone. Taken from The Sialia Marbles, a series of portraits containing ephemeral human sculptures taken between 2016-19. Together these works act as tales contained in a fictional sculpture hall, in direct reaction to Andre Malraux’s 1947 Le Musee Imaginaire (Museum Without Walls). During the beginning of the 'Museum Age' in the 18th century , writer Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe discussed mythical...Category
18th Century Victorian Nude Photography
MaterialsCotton, Archival Pigment, Pigment, Color, Walnut, Paint, Photographic Fi...
- Dear One Threads A Cocoon - Unique Hand-coloured Print in Walnut frameLocated in London, GBHand-coloured portrait of a human larvae bursting out of their cocoon, immobilised in marble. Representative of a safe and isolating space, the cocoon is both a cage and a shelter. This tale is a study of transformation, of breaking apart and coming back together as the larvae emerges from the silken threads. Taken from The Sialia Marbles, a series of portraits containing ephemeral human sculptures taken between 2016-19. Together these works act as tales contained in a fictional sculpture hall, in direct reaction to Andre Malraux’s 1947 Le Musee Imaginaire (Museum Without Walls). During the beginning of the 'Museum Age' in the 18th century , writer Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe discussed mythical sculpture...Category
18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Photography
MaterialsCotton, Archival Pigment, Pigment, Giclée, Black and White, Walnut, Pain...
- Hand coloured framed print of semi nude sculpture like marble statue of femaleLocated in London, GBKatie Eleanor, "Cleansing a Shrike (Blackbird’s Birdbath)", 2018 Handcoloured portrait of a bird-like spirit, immobilised in marble, cleansing in a sprin...Category
2010s Romantic Portrait Prints
MaterialsOak, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Watercolor, Paint, Glass
- Omphalopagus monster, an orphan from Saint Wanderer's Hospital, tinted printLocated in London, GB© Katie Eleanor, VIII. "Omphalopagus monster, an orphan" Series: Saint Wanderer's Hospital, 2015 Archival Pigment Print of the hand Coloured Photograph on cotton fine art paper, custom framed 7 1/2 × 5 7/10 in 19 × 14.5 cm (unframed print) 35 x 30.5 cm (Framed : Museum mount-board, antireflective art glass in hardwood custom frame) Edition of 15 Framed or Unframed option available - please enquire 'Saint Wanderer’s Hospital' series depicts a fictional tale birthed from the artist’s inherent need to find splendour in the idea of sickness. Rooted first from her own words, Katie used the idea of illustrating as a form of personal art therapy by immersing herself in the realm of the otherworldly characters. Every aspect of each scene was created by Katie alone, from building and designing the sets to printing and hand-colouring the final images. In this act, over the year long course of the projects creation, the artist managed to make certain turmoil in her personal life bearable. In the world of the hospital, the artist adapts the role of medical photographer – creating accurate portraits of each character’s condition as a record for the hospitals future use. The final series comprises of 8 ‘specimen...Category
2010s Medieval Nude Photography
MaterialsCotton Canvas, Cotton, Watercolor, Archival Pigment
- Eye Infection As A Result Of Ingesting Poison - Print of the hand colour photoLocated in London, GB© Katie Eleanor, IV., Eye Infection As A Result Of Ingesting Poison Series: Saint Wanderer's Hospital, 2015 Archival Pigment Print of the hand Coloured Photograph on cotton fine art paper, custom frame 7 1/2 × 5 7/10 in 19 × 14.5 cm (unframed print) 35 x 30.5 cm (Framed : Museum mount-board, antireflective art glass in hardwood custom frame) Edition of 15 Framed or Unframed option available Saint Wanderer’s Hospital depicts a fictional tale birthed from the artist’s inherent need to find splendour in the idea of sickness. Rooted first from her own words, Katie used the idea of illustrating as a form of personal art therapy by immersing herself in the realm of the otherworldly characters. Every aspect of each scene was created by Katie alone, from building and designing the sets to printing and hand-colouring the final images. In this act, over the year long course of the projects creation, the artist managed to make certain turmoil in her personal life bearable. In the world of the hospital, the artist adapts the role of medical photographer – creating accurate portraits of each character’s condition as a record for the hospitals future use. The final series comprises of 8 ‘specimen cased...Category
2010s Symbolist Nude Photography
MaterialsWatercolor, Cotton, Archival Pigment
- 1970s Nightclubs of Chicago South Side - Black woman striptease dancerLocated in London, GB"I walked into a timeless place … full of supporting actors and actresses of every conceivable role," Abramson wrote in Light: On the South Side, published by Chicago's Numero Group ...Category
1970s Contemporary Nude Photography
MaterialsWood, Glass, Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, Photogr...
You May Also Like
- "The Tower" Photography 30" x 30" inch Edition of 24 by Rob WoodcoxBy Rob WoodcoxLocated in Culver City, CA"The Tower" Photography 30" x 30" inch Edition of 24 by Rob Woodcox Hahnemuhle Torchon Matte FineArt Paper (archival) 2019 Not framed. Ships in a tube ABOUT Rob Woodcox Rob Wood...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
MaterialsArchival Paper
- "The Mountain" Photography 20"x16" inch Ed. 1/40 by Rob WoodcoxBy Rob WoodcoxLocated in Culver City, CA"The Mountain" Photography 20"x16" inch Ed. 1/40 by Rob Woodcox Hahnemuhle Torchon Matte FineArt Paper (archival) 2019 ABOUT Rob Woodcox Rob Woodcox i...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
MaterialsArchival Paper
- "Desert Wind" Photography 30" x 30" inch Ed. 1/24 by Rob WoodcoxBy Rob WoodcoxLocated in Culver City, CA"Desert Wind" Photography 30" x 30" inch Ed. 1/24 by Rob Woodcox Hahnemuhle Torchon Matte FineArt Paper (archival) 2019 ABOUT Rob Woodcox Rob Woodcox is a fine art and fashion p...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
MaterialsArchival Paper
- "The Mountain" (FRAMED) Photography 50"x40" inch Ed. 1/12 by Rob WoodcoxBy Rob WoodcoxLocated in Culver City, CA"The Mountain" (FRAMED) Photography 50"x40" inch Ed. 1/12 by Rob Woodcox Size framed: 56" x 46" inch Hahnemuhle Torchon Matte FineArt Paper (archival) 2019 Other sizes available ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
MaterialsArchival Paper
- "The Wave" Photography 20"x16" inch Ed. 1/40 by Rob WoodcoxBy Rob WoodcoxLocated in Culver City, CA"The Wave" Photography 20"x16" inch Ed. 1/40 by Rob Woodcox Hahnemuhle Torchon Matte FineArt Paper (archival) 2018 ABOUT Rob Woodcox Rob Woodcox is a ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
MaterialsArchival Paper
- "Human Tetris" Photography 20" x 20" inch Edition of 36 by Rob WoodcoxBy Rob WoodcoxLocated in Culver City, CA"Human Tetris" Photography 20" x 20" inch Edition of 36 by Rob Woodcox Hahnemuhle Torchon Matte FineArt Paper (archival) 2019 ABOUT Rob Woodcox Rob Woodcox is a fine art and fas...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints
MaterialsArchival Paper