Art
Green Sea Turtle Batik
- Item Number
- 5009
- Estimated Value
- 350 USD
- Sold
- 125 USD to amalecek
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
Green Sea Turtle Batik on Cotton Broadcloth (36" w x 28" h) by Ayesha
Batik is used to illustrate inspiration from the natural world in the form of flowers, turtles, flying ninja bugs, butterfly wings, among many other things. These batiks are done on cotton, silk, linen, rayon and other fabrics.
http://drawyourimagination.com
About the Artist
Living in Costa Rica, Ayesha discovered her love of art, science, music, food and storytelling. Draw Your Imagination was founded in the cloud forest of Monteverde in 1995. Ayesha made cards and other items by hand for her imaginary company, and she learned to batik, an ancient art form that uses hot wax and dye. From a tiny house under the towering trees, she learned something amazing about art, cooking, love, music, passion, and adventure. She continues to watch, to wander, and to wonder…taking in what she sees and creating her own new idea of it.
Ayesha is inspired by the Bauhaus approach to art and fine crafts, leading her to express her artwork on everything from wall hangings to fun, wearable clothes for kids. She believes art should be accessible, functional, beautiful; something to be enjoyed and lived in everyday. Staatliches Bauhaus, commonly known as the Bauhaus, was an art school in Germany that famously combined crafts with the fine arts. The school operated from 1913 to 1933 and the name literally means 'House of Construction'. The idea of the Bauhaus was to combine beautiful works of art with functionality and rationality, and to develop a 'total' work, with works of fine art made into everyday things for everyday use. The ideas from this era are considered the beginnings of modernism and have influenced fine artists, architects, interior designers, graphic designers and more for almost 100 years.
The Draw Your Imagination company will someday offer art and writing retreats and workshops for kids and adults at Inspiration House in Costa Rica. At the current time, these are 'imaginary' retreats, part of the vision of the DYI creator, Ayesha, for the company. Ayesha envisions small classes where students of all ages can learn to gather inspiration from the natural world and then develop their ideas using the medium of batik, acrylic painting, colored pencils and creative writing. If you have an interest in these retreats, please contact Ayesha and discuss the future possibilities.
http://drawyourimagination.com
Item Special Note
The winner will receive the artwork directly from the artist's studio once the auction is closed and payment has been processed. A $20 shipping fee will be added to the winning bid.
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