Beauty does not come at the expense of the natural world
The Future of Art Is Rooted in the Past
Rebekah McBride grew up in Ireland, in the middle of the island. The influence of both studying product and Furniture design, and working in Restoration & conservation has impacted her personal style, and artistic methods.
she believes it is possible to create beauty and meaning and therefore valuable work with resourceful historical techniques.
particulary in the areas of frame restoration and paint making.
she believes all artists / creators should have a sense of responsibility in the work created, the lifespan and the after life of the work.
Ancient techniques of pigment processing for egg tempera can be seen in her Colour Hunt Experience, hosted in Paphos, Cyprus.
currently she is traveling all across the Greek islands to find locations to host another colour hunt.
'Not a manifesto'
The future of art is seen in the past
On the dry walls of the ancient caves
The rich natural colours from the earth
The plants full of bouncing light
The minerals absorb into the rocks
The binders which fuse the liquid colour are found in the layer of the tree, between the membrane and the bark,
The yolk of the egg,
In the layer under the skin,
Of the rabbit, the fish and the goat
Refine the pigments with water
Wash them & pour them
Dry them and grind them
Refine the powder between smooth rocks
The surface for application & decoration
Is of your desire
Consider texture, absorption and how the weather can influence
The tool for extending your movements
Is of your will
Consider stippling to block the colour
To build opacity
Consider lining to bring definition of shape
Inner world responding to the outer world
As above so it is below
Everything is connected
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The future of art lies in its past, where creativity was deeply intertwined with the natural world. By embracing clean, sustainable art production, we honor our artistic heritage while forging a path towards a more environmentally responsible future. As artists, we have the power to create not only beauty but also positive change.