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This pair of decorative prints of Cockerels (White and Red) had their beginnings after Mickey Raymond showed me a Fitzwilliam Museum greeting card of a 14th Century Bestiary image described as Three small green birds.  His idea was to have an enlarged version painted on the mid rail panel of two doors leading from the dining room of his house in Tangier.  I was pleased to be recommended to him. This was not a paid commission and painting the panels gave me a first insight into the beauty of these quaintly naive, ornate, miniature illustrations. The Bestiary images are ink line, minimal colour and gold leaf on vellum or parchment paper, and it was the quality of the line that I concentrated upon in making the first etching, rendering tonal values with aquatint. As the series has expanded, it seemed appropriate to colour the black and white prints and I considered the possibilities of adding a gilded element.  I have not done so as the intention isn't to attempt a reproduction and far less a facsimile of the wonderful originals.  The mosaic is from Pergamum, Turkey.  The ornithological connection is obvious and my curiosity was aroused as to how animals, birds in this case, had been represented as decoration, symbol, and artifact.

White Cockerel

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1397-86188

Artist: Kevin Jackson

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  • Size: 25.5 x 21.5 x 0.2 cm (10 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches)
  • intaglio ink on Somerset 300gms paper
  • Limited Edition of 25
  • Frame Required

About the artwork

This pair of decorative prints of Cockerels (White and Red) had their beginnings after Mickey Raymond showed me a Fitzwilliam Museum greeting card of a 14th Century Bestiary image described as Three small green birds.  His idea was to have an enlarged version painted on the mid rail panel of two doors leading from the dining room of his house in Tangier.  I was pleased to be recommended to him. This was not a paid commission and painting the panels gave me a first insight into the beauty of these quaintly naive, ornate, miniature illustrations. The Bestiary images are ink line, minimal colour and gold leaf on vellum or parchment paper, and it was the quality of the line that I concentrated upon in making the first etching, rendering tonal values with aquatint. As the series has expanded, it seemed appropriate to colour the black and white prints and I considered the possibilities of adding a gilded element.  I have not done so as the intention isn't to attempt a reproduction and far less a facsimile of the wonderful originals.  The mosaic is from Pergamum, Turkey.  The ornithological connection is obvious and my curiosity was aroused as to how animals, birds in this case, had been represented as decoration, symbol, and artifact.

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I worked as a fine art printer, engraver and lecturer on post-graduation from Chelsea School of Art in 1976. My painting, engraving and limited edition prints have been exhibited in the United Kingdom and in international galleries and I’ve developed commissioned work for institutions, public areas and private clients. For twenty years I collaborated with fellow artist Rima Farah, each of us signing our joint paintings and limited edition prints. Farah.Jackson work was exhibited in Europe, Japan, North America and with particular success in the Middle East. In the last few years my work and research has been presented in various contexts including: BTW Gallery, London; The London Group (prize-winner); Skip Gallery, Milan; International... (see more)

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