Marches Makers Festival Artist 2021
Sarah Amatt
I began exploring then teaching suminagashi (Japanese marbling) three years ago after a career ‘re-think’.
The patterning involves floating ink on still water, by lightly touching an ink laden brush to the surface, followed by a spreading agent. Gently fanning or stirring the water encourages the lines to swirl, creating an abstract pattern that reflects the materials and conditions of the day. Carefully lowering washi paper to the surface captures the lines; an impression of a moment in time, never to be repeated.
During lockdown my patterns evolved towards a simpler, pared-down aesthetic as I created monoprints and lampshades too.
I began exploring then teaching suminagashi (Japanese marbling) three years ago after a career ‘re-think’.
The patterning involves floating ink on still water, by lightly touching an ink laden brush to the surface, followed by a spreading agent. Gently fanning or stirring the water encourages the lines to swirl, creating an abstract pattern that reflects the materials and conditions of the day. Carefully lowering washi paper to the surface captures the lines; an impression of a moment in time, never to be repeated.
During lockdown my patterns evolved towards a simpler, pared-down aesthetic as I created monoprints and lampshades too.
