The Sunbaker Jane Blackmore

The Sunbaker Jane BlackmoreAcrylic on board Natural pine frame 630mm x 630mm approx Born in Australia and raised on the shores of Taranaki, New Zealand. Tanya Blong's extensive overseas travel has enriched and informed the direction of her work. "I am interested in society at leisure and the act of being idle, It's not only the sensory aspect of this state of being but looking at leisure throughout history and what it looks like for people today". The luxury of time being a

Certain emotions can make us react in ways that we might regret

Her surface decoration often combines bright colours and designs which is inspiration taken from her garden studio window

I try to explore the world with optimism raising unanswerable questions that keep the viewer both satisfied and interested

250mm on 360mm cord

human connection

150mm h x 85mm base diameter

The total length of the necklace - including chain and pendant - is approximately 50cm

surprise notes

Solar plate etching

46 mm drop including hooks

2022 solar plate etching

Real feathers have been put through a process of electroplating which encases the original item in copper