Letters sent in the post have a history and have traveled from the sender to the recipient, gathering post marks, tears and evidence of their journey along the way. By selecting and painting on an envelope, I create a new story and continue the journey that started when the letter was written.
I paint and sketch memories of an object, a moment or a place, collaging text from dictionaries and old books to inform the narrative. Often these paintings are based on a sketch I made whilst traveling and the objects are things I purchased in a particular place.

Before framing the work, I place a letter inside the envelope, which tells a part of the story of the piece. This letter is for the buyer of the work and is a secret, only to be read when and if the envelope is opened….

All of these pieces will be exhibited as part of the Christmas 4 day weekend. Prices listed are for unframed pieces. If you are interested in any of the works, please contact Kirsten

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