ARTISTS
Emerald Green, Mineral Green
In his notebook, David Parr described using a mineral green pigment that discoloured over time, later deciding to switch to Emerald Green 鈥� a vivid but toxic pigment made from arsenic and copper.
The reference in David's notebook draws attention to the materials used within the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as to the natural themes that inspired its work. It highlights the complex human relationship with nature: one shaped as much by exploitation, manipulation and control as by reverence, solace and admiration for its beauty.
In this spirit, this year鈥檚 invited artists explore how we draw inspiration from the natural world, craft from it, and yet so often act in conflict with it.
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In his notebook, David Parr described using a mineral green pigment that discoloured over time, later deciding to switch to Emerald Green 鈥� a vivid but toxic pigment made from arsenic and copper.
The reference in David's notebook draws attention to the materials used within the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as to the natural themes that inspired its work. It highlights the complex human relationship with nature: one shaped as much by exploitation, manipulation and control as by reverence, solace and admiration for its beauty.
In this spirit, this year鈥檚 invited artists explore how we draw inspiration from the natural world, craft from it, and yet so often act in conflict with it.
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