Walking the dog in the winter I always enjoy looking at the
trees and the lace-like images made by the leafless branches. They remind me of
Japanese paintings and it was the combination of Japanese art and the
silhouettes of winter trees that inspired me to make this hanging of a fan. I
used a Bedfordshire style of lace, which, with its plaits and leaves provides a
good representation of winter twigs. I felt the combination of black threads
and red background gave an oriental air to the piece and I also added some gold
beads to give some highlights and a golden full moon to add to the Japanese
effect.
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