St Michael’s Mount By Kate Heiss

St Michael’s Mount By Kate Heiss [2021]

limited_edition

Oil based inks on 300GSM Somerset Velvet paper

Edition number 100

Image size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm

Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40 cm x W:40 cm x D:0.5cm

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This hand made linocut print depicts the view of St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall from The Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens. It features a variety of tropical plants such as crocosmia, echium pininanas, aeoniums, palms, agapanthus, ferns and hydrangeas which all can be found growing in the sub tropical climate of Cornwall. In the distance sailing boats can be seen in Mount’s Bay and a solitary seagull is is flying over. Printed in teal green A Linocut Print is a relief printing technique where lino is cut, inked and rolled to create an inverse relief print, generating the image as seen. © Kate Heiss 2021 All rights reserved

Kate Heiss is a textile designer and print-maker who has worked with a wide range of fashion brands including Fenchurch, Miss Selfridge and the Japanese fashion designer Michiko Koshino. Then in 2011 Kate set up her own printmaking studio. Her approach to design and printmaking stems from a love of florals, geometric patterns and bold colours often found in textiles. Much of her inspiration comes from the natural landscapes of East Anglia. Working in a variety of techniques to create her distinctive style, she describes her style as “Vibrant, illustrative and quirky.”