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(1217) Helen Rossiter - Eva & Darius
180
About this artwork
Research into medieval life and art led to a journey of discovery, which influenced and informed the style of the work and materials used. I learned where pigments came from and how artists made paint. I learned how to make my own paint and ink using natural pigments.
The armour is coloured with ink made from oak galls. The horse markings are from ochre I found on my local beach.
The sun is 24ct gold leaf, mirroring the golden halos of the medieval icon paintings.
The Kings Champion is gifted a cup from the king on Coronation Day. The subject of a medieval horse and rider reminded me of the tarot card ‘The Sun’, depicting a joyous child on horseback. This card has special significance for me as it represents my first pregnancy with my daughter Eva.
The character portraits and heart of this artwork are Eva and Darius. My daughter and her horse.
About Helen
Helen Rossiter is a practising artist living in Cork, Ireland. Her varied knowledge and experience of art practices are informed by her background in art conservation, silversmithing and her extensive studies of art and design.
“ I do want my art to be beautiful. Although I do love Beauty, I believe Art should be more than just pretty pictures. For me, my artworks will always have layers of personal meaning and social/historical elements. I will think about that for a good while before embarking on the final work. The Past, Present and Future – it’s all there.”
Curiosity, Imagination and Originality- are Helen’s three muses. Combined with a love of materials and the endless ways of expressing ideas and manifesting those to become a piece of art. Drawing, printmaking, painting, combining materials such as textiles, photographs and metals are some of the mediums used to explore her creativity.
Her work has been exhibited and sold through group exhibitions and art festivals, galleries and private commissions.
Link to Helen’s Art Aviso profile HERE
Helen was provided with the following page from Newnes’ Pictorial Knowledge Encyclopedia:
Volume 2
The Romance of History
The Challenge of the Kings Champion
Research into medieval life and art led to a journey of discovery, which influenced and informed the style of the work and materials used. I learned where pigments came from and how artists made paint. I learned how to make my own paint and ink using natural pigments.
The armour is coloured with ink made from oak galls. The horse markings are from ochre I found on my local beach.
The sun is 24ct gold leaf, mirroring the golden halos of the medieval icon paintings.
The Kings Champion is gifted a cup from the king on Coronation Day. The subject of a medieval horse and rider reminded me of the tarot card ‘The Sun’, depicting a joyous child on horseback. This card has special significance for me as it represents my first pregnancy with my daughter Eva.
The character portraits and heart of this artwork are Eva and Darius. My daughter and her horse.
About Helen
Helen Rossiter is a practising artist living in Cork, Ireland. Her varied knowledge and experience of art practices are informed by her background in art conservation, silversmithing and her extensive studies of art and design.
“ I do want my art to be beautiful. Although I do love Beauty, I believe Art should be more than just pretty pictures. For me, my artworks will always have layers of personal meaning and social/historical elements. I will think about that for a good while before embarking on the final work. The Past, Present and Future – it’s all there.”
Curiosity, Imagination and Originality- are Helen’s three muses. Combined with a love of materials and the endless ways of expressing ideas and manifesting those to become a piece of art. Drawing, printmaking, painting, combining materials such as textiles, photographs and metals are some of the mediums used to explore her creativity.
Her work has been exhibited and sold through group exhibitions and art festivals, galleries and private commissions.
Link to Helen’s Art Aviso profile HERE
Helen was provided with the following page from Newnes’ Pictorial Knowledge Encyclopedia:
Volume 2
The Romance of History
The Challenge of the Kings Champion
Artist:
Helen RossiterMedium:
Handmade gouache and ink; 24ct gold leafDimensions:
A4Price:
180 EUR