Antique Traditional Chinese Ancestral Silk Portrait 002

Antique Traditional Chinese Ancestral Silk Portrait 002

Originally, this hand painted silk image was presented in an extremely formal way with badly aged damask edging. Once the actual painted area was removed from its surrounding it took on a new vibe. With the addition of some gold leaf, a hand painted background, and a ‘firework’ display of random red and gold flares of silk threads bring a modern twist on an otherwise static image. Utilizing the stacking technique, I paired red lacquer and gold leaf frames to create this stunning piece. Under glass.

Measures 32’’ x 24’’ x 2’’