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Kristjana S Williams is known for her artful blend of intricate Victoriana meets colourful modernity. Her work plays with botanical exoticism, incorporating petals, plumage and butterfly wings into her bold, striking prints. Williams explores the layering of bright primary colours against etched monochrome in detailed images which sit somewhere between nineteenth century illustration and twentieth century pop art printing. The beauty of her work lies in its ability to harmonise clashing colours against busy backgrounds, creating images of startling depth and beauty. ‘Andy Audubon CMYK’ stands out with its blending of intricacy and bold simplicity four flamingos painted in cyan, magenta, yellow and black stand adorned with butterfly wing plumage against a matt white background. The effect of the sharp silhouettes in relief against the white a departure from Williams’ characteristically busy prints is striking in its elegance and minimalism. ‘Andy Audubon CMYK’ exemplifies William’s unique melding of past and present, with its use of modern printing techniques to reimagine the splendour of bygone days. The print is signed and numbered by the artist.
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