Dawn Dorinda - Design Director of Studio i8 -
Presently I am working in the discipline of collage and decoupage on a large scale: furniture.
Having grown up on an island in the Caribbean, I was completely and continuously surrounded by big, bright, colourful gardens. These pieces bring that vibrancy into my home, regardless of the weather and I just love that.
Presently I am working in the discipline of collage and decoupage on a large scale: furniture.
Having grown up on an island in the Caribbean, I was completely and continuously surrounded by big, bright, colourful gardens. These pieces bring that vibrancy into my home, regardless of the weather and I just love that.
1. Each piece begins as a structurally sound piece of furniture. Whether build or found. It is then scrubbed, cleaned, and sanded smooth to provide a pristine work surface.
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3. Thousands of images will be selected for the "garden" and the real work begins as every inch of the piece is covered in the intricate and detailed collage.
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2. Next, the water paper is chosen. These papers are hand made by artisans in Scotland. This will determine the over all aesthetic, as it represents the garden "pond" and defines the personality of each piece.
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4. Finally, the finishing. A high gloss epoxy resin is used to seal in the art. The piece is now ready to be lived with - with abandon.
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