LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK

LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK

£2,800.00 GBP
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LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK
  • LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK
  • LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK
  • LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK
  • LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK
  • LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK
LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK

LIME SHADE IN HYDE PARK

Currently Available

2023, Sumi Ink on Italian Paper

Unframed Dimensions: 42cm x 160cm (16.5in x 59in)

Framed Dimensions: 48cm x 156cm (18.9in x 61.4in)

Original work, signed by the artist, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, with the sale recorded in the artist’s archive.

PURCHASING OPTIONS:

Unframed: £2,800

Framed: £3,260 – presented in a bespoke, museum-quality frame
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I also offer a bespoke framing service through Ro Frames, who take exceptional care in the handling and presentation of artworks. Using sustainable wood, museum-grade materials, UV-protective glazing, and conservation-standard, acid-free mounting techniques, each frame is crafted to preserve and enhance the work.

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About the Work

I have been working weekly through my Journal de Bord series for several years—an ongoing practice rooted in real-time observation, much like a captain's log. This approach is inspired by the Japanese shichijni ko calendar, where each micro-season lasts only a few days. Nature is constantly changing, and I strive to capture those fleeting moments before they vanish.

This piece is part of my Journal de Bord series, shared with my catalogue subscribers each week. In this entry, I reflect on what I observed in nature, how the piece unfolded, and the specific moment that inspired the work. Below is the journal entry to go alongside this artwork.

Entrée n°15

This week’s painting was inspired by my recent trip to London, where I was sourcing Japanese paper for a large commission and also visiting the French Consulate to sign my citizenship papers. So, I am officially French by law now — Fantastique! Between meetings, I had some time to spare, and since my route took me through Hyde Park, I decided to take advantage of it and sketch some of London’s iconic tree canopies.

Before the trip, I did a little research on the history of Hyde Park to see what inspiration I could find. The tree that stood out most was the London Plane. Planted in abundance during the Industrial Revolution, when the city was shrouded in soot and smoke, these trees played a key role in improving air quality. They were often planted in formal lines, taking inspiration from the boulevards of Paris. I liked the idea of focusing on a tree with “London” in its name — a symbol of the city itself.

However, while the London Plane trees are striking, I haven’t yet captured the softness of their maple-shaped leaves in my work. Instead, I was drawn to the Common Lime trees further along the park near Royal Albert Hall. Their cross-hatched canopies and the dappled shade they offered became the focus of my painting while I waited in the cool relief before heading to the consulate.

To reflect the length of my walk across the park, I chose a scroll format. The piece captures the interwoven structure of the Lime trees, forming a natural avenue of shade — a welcome refuge under the blazing sun that day.

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