Peter Blake

'Found Art: To a Darling
Child'- A signed, limited edition inkjet print with gold leaf and
silkscreen glazes by Sir Peter Blake.

This
delicate and touching image has been selected by Blake from his
collection of Victorian and Edwardian occasion cards. The use of these
cards has recurred in his work from 1991’s V is for Valentine to last
year’s Faith, Hope and Charity. Their appeal for the artist lies in
their heartfelt sentiment as well as the opportunity to show that the
manner in which that people expressed love one hundred years ago isn’t
so very different from today. The detail and varied texture of the card
is showcased by enlarging it (up to 50x its original size); highlighting
the intricacy of the paper-cut border and painted petals.