The work of Australian artist Hannah Bertram, is quite unique. She creates installations that, at first glance, look like beautifully (and permanently) stenciled work. However, it is actually the result of a dusting technique and it is meant to be temporary art work. For the Silence of Becoming and Disappearing installation, Bertram worked with homeowners who would decide the duration and the audience of the work. She gathered inspiration from the stories of the homeowners as well as from objects around the home such as fabrics, ceramics wallpaper and the like.
The dust used varied in component from project to project. It could range from dirt found near the home to the remnants of an ashtray. It undergoes a sifting process and it is sometimes mixed in order to achieve different colors.
Seems a pity that something so beautiful would be so ephemeral, but Bertrand feels that, until her work has completely dissolved, it is not complete.
Beautiful beautiful tile work. My dad just took a tile class – we’ll see how his turns out!
stunning work!
Probably one of my favourite blog posts EVER! Her designs are so intricate and beautiful! I would love to have something similar along my kitchen splashback and countertops – it’s a pity it’s not permanent but I guess it makes it more special? Thanks for sharing this x
Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much- be sure to check out the artist’s site for more inspirational images!
Wow! Takes a special kind of person and artist to find happiness in creating something that isn’t permanent. I wonder what inspires that mindset.
At a glance, I thought it was stenciled art, too. Her work is so beautiful and intricate, I agree with Meghan that it is such a pity it is not something permanent.
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
What a wonderful way to bring texture. Great post.
Wow! it looks so real…