Artwork
Floral Leaf Print
Floral Leaf Print is a print by Narielwalla. It dates from 2018 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print is part of a series by Hormazd Narielwalla, created for the Victoria and Albert Museum's Frida Kahlo exhibition. It showcases the artist's unique style, blending elements of tailoring patterns and collage.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a figure inspired by Frida Kahlo's self-portraits, reimagined in various costumes. Narielwalla's work references different styles and cultures, using cut-out details from patterned papers applied to annotated sewing patterns.
Technique & Style
The print combines digital printing and screenprinting, with some editions featuring gold foiling. Narielwalla's technique draws on his experience in a tailor's cutting room, where he observed the layering of patterns and annotations.
History & Provenance
Narielwalla was commissioned by the V&A to produce works for sale during the 'Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up' exhibition. The prints were reproduced from a series of 12 collages created by the artist, using a mix of old and contemporary sewing patterns.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist carves bold shapes from old anatomy textbooks and presses them into layered prints.
