HANNAH PARKER | 'Rocks' | Linocut on linen / cotton

"West of Ravenshoe where it’s hot and dry are bottle trees, termites nests and rocky country. My grandfather was born and spent early years in that area."

"The making of these printed pieces was inspired by a video about a group of London women in 1950’s and 60’s – described as housewives, who spent time together carving linocuts of imagery about their everyday life, and then handprinted original dynamic designs onto fabrics that they sewed into clothes, curtains, placemats and tablecloths. They were artists. 

Their format gave me a way to combine landscape with personal and traditional stories; a way to frame icons that resonate for me, that are and were part of my landscape during formative times; ways to play with design elements; and I enjoyed experimenting and layering colours."  - Hannah Parker 

HANNAH PARKER | 'Rocks' | 2024 | Linocut on linen / cotton | 220 (h) x 117 (w) cm