Description:
Monotype print of flax flowers
This monotype print is created with harakeke (NZ flax). Harakeke, or New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax), is an indigenous, swamp-loving plant with long, sword-shaped leaves. Harakeke is traditionally used by Māori for their beautiful Raranga (basket and mat weaving) and for kākahu (Māori clothing, like cloaks).Colour
Purple and red on white paper; wet strength paper (not copy paper).
Handmade
Monotype print made with a gel plate, brayer, acrylic paint and the harakeke flower.
Paper
Wet-strength paper (not copy paper), ready to frame.
Size monotype print
- Approx. paper size: 230mm x 185mm (9.06"x7.28")
- Print size 130mm x 175mm (5.12" x 6.89)
About Monotype prints
A monotype print is a unique one-off print. Each print is an original piece of art, that can’t be planned or perfectly duplicated.
Original artwork, made in our Aotea9 studio in Devonport, Auckland, NZ.
More about gel printing and a link to a mini workshop gel printing >>

