▶ NEW IN THE STOCKROOM: HELENA LESLIE 'A DISSIMULATION OF BIRDS'

Helena Leslie first exhibited at Brenda May Gallery in the 2010 'Paperworks' show and we are pleased to add 'A dissimulation of birds' to our stockroom. The mixed media work on paper features tiny white figurine birds suspended above the surface of the paper with copper wire. The delicate shadows of the birds are carefully transcribed by Leslie with pencil, establishing the visual depth of the assemblage.

The detail (pictured left) illustrates one of the seven birds perched upon the copper wire. The work is intricate and subtle with the miniature scale inviting a close inspection by the viewer.


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Right: Helena Leslie, 'A dissimulation of birds' (detail) 2010, pencil on paper, plastic figurines, acrylic on copper wire, 60 x 50cm