Cat Queen - Katarina Garden Festival Symbolism is used throughout my

Symbolism is used throughout my work such as small dots are small flowers

100mm Height including handle x 150mm plate diameter

Most New Zealanders will be familiar with this wee bird

Drawing inspiration from the natural landscapes of New Zealand and the quiet rhythm of rural life

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Cat Queen - Katarina Garden Festival Symbolism is used throughout my175mm H Michele Irving is an artist who works mainly with fabric, combining this with embroidery, paint and beads. "I enjoy the versatility of textiles and the amazing colour range. Another reason is the feeling of following previous generations. My great grandmother, grandmother and mother all stitched. It is my mother who taught me my first sewing skills." The themes of her work are predominantly about animals, often combining myths and fairytales