Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. — artist's signature Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. — edge view Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. — detail Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. — shown hanging
Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point.
Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point.
Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point.
Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. — artist's signature
Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. — edge view
Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. — detail
Eye catching colours of pier growths worked to give a 3D effect. Bound to be an intriguing taking point. — shown hanging
Painting by Marilyn Townsend 10 Artworks Sold

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Mixed Media, Canvas, Ready to hang

80cm (W) x 100cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Artwork Description

This is a highly decorative rendition of growth on pier supports in Port Phillip Bay Australia in colours
similar to those of the barrier reef.
Aquatic gravel mixed with acrylic paint signifies the depth of growths, freeform machining on soluble fabrics is used to work them separately before hand stitching to the base. Unique technique!
Will transform any room.

Artist Bio
Photo of Marilyn Townsend
Marilyn Townsend 44 artworks | 2 Sold

Born in the UK. Studied art at school, and at Teacher Training college in UK. with distinction.

Gained Parts 1 and 2 City and Guilds certificates with distinction before emigrating to Australia in 1978. Worked in Adelaide for George Gross the dress designer, taught in Bernina centres in Sydney,- Knitwit centres, schools, Embroiderers Guild and taken part in many exhibitions , made an embroidered silk jacket for the then Victorian Governor's wife, winning prizes, finalist in the Textile Art Award Australia 2020.

Many articles on textiles in Embellish magazine- www. artwearpublications.com.au and others
Written 2 books on freeform machining- 'Australian creative machine embroidery' became a best seller with over 10,000 sold, 'Australian themes in machine embroidery ' both published by Lothian . Member of Peninsula Arts Society, Embroiderers Guild Victoria, Australia

Commissions
Marilyn's studio is in Melbourne Victoria