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Krissie Mayne (Formerly Kalteis)
Golden Damask
Genuine water gilding with antiqued finish on a traditionally prepared and carved wooden panel.
50 × 30 × 2 cm
On Hold Till September 18
Inspired by the rich damask textiles and ornamental patterns of the late Medieval and early Renaissance periods, this panel explores the decorative language that once enriched altarpieces, manuscripts and noble interiors. The design was first carved into a traditional gesso ground before being water gilded with genuine gold leaf. Alternating burnished and matte gilding creates a subtle interplay o…