Rosie Emerson: Spiritus 3 of 3

Rosie Emerson
Monoprint, photopolymer etching, screenprint and gold leaf on paper
Original
H 56 x W 76 cm artwork size
H 65.5 x W 85 x D 3.5 cm approx framed artwork size

From Rosie Emerson's solo exhibition, When Other Worlds Whisper

Framing notes:

Our framing suggestion for Spiritus 3 of 3 would be presented float-mounted in a bespoke hand-stained tulipwood frame with specialist glass.

This moulding is available in Black, Hand-painted White, Dark Brown or Lime Wash as shown in the photo, we are happy to send you photos of the frame mouldings against the artwork and discuss which finish works best. Alternative frame styles and mouldings are available, and can be quoted upon request. 

All of our frames include anti-reflective glass containing 70% UV protection as standard to ensure the depth of colour, gold leaf and archival qualities are maintained. Specialist glass with higher grades of UV protection are available (92% UV protection and 99% UV protection – Museum grade) and can be quoted upon request. Please contact us and we will be happy to discuss which option would best suit your requirements and desired artwork position (i.e. if placing in direct sunlight). 

Behind the Artwork:

Spiritus 3 of 3 is one of the artworks from Rosie Emerson's solo exhibition titled When Other Worlds Whisper. This exhibition is the manifestation of a period of research in which Rosie has carved out the time and space to experiment with new techniques, and follow new pathways guided by historical and ecological curiosity. Inspired by the opulent grottos of extravagant aristocrats, the flamboyant embodiment of microscopic life, the mysterious communication patterns of coral, and the secret drawers of ornate Victorian cabinets, Rosie Emerson uses her theatrical sensibility to create windows into hidden worlds.

Encompassing a whole range of traditional printmaking techniques, from monoprint, and photoetching, to cyanotype and screenprint, Rosie Emerson’s works are multi-layered and melded with organic materials and hand-finished flourishes. Embracing an unapologetically feminine aesthetic, her works shimmer and dance, adorned with flowers and embellished like a palace ballroom. In some works, ethereal figures take centre stage, and in others they drift off into the distance or disappear completely. It is as if Emerson has breathed life into her works, which in their organic beauty, become living ecosystems in their own right.