'Take Refuge' linocut print

'Take Refuge' is inspired by the folklore of plants, specifically the Peony flower. You could write a book on the folkloric symbolism of the Peony from around the world but as with much of my work I was originally drawn to it via the Reader's Digest' book 'Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain'; "Peonies in a garden were reputed to protect a house from evil spirits. Necklaces of seeds were worn to counter lunacy, epilepsy and nightmares..."

The idea was bouncing around my head for weeks and gradually evolved into a this little cabin protected from the horrors of the world within the flower of the Peony. The title 'Take Refuge' is taken from a Grails song of the same name that manages to fill the void between heavy doom/stoner rock and some kind of rousing Western theme by Ennio Morricone and Bruno Nicolai.

In summary the perfect 'new house' gift.

A two layer linocut print HoSho Japanese printing paper, printed with Caligo oil-based ink. It measures approximately 27.5cm x 39cm. A small signature and edition number is located at the base of the print. The edition is 100.

As with all hand-made linocut prints there may be some tiny variations between prints but that's all part of the aesthetic and charm of the medium.

For more process pictures and videos take a look at my Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/matpringle

Prints will be sent in strong card tubes by Recorded Delivery.