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Archangel Michael Quilling

A' Design Award 2020 Iron Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design

23 April 2020

Archangel Michael Quilling by Niamh Faherty
Archangel Michael Quilling by Niamh Faherty
Archangel Michael Quilling by Niamh Faherty
Archangel Michael Quilling by Niamh Faherty
Archangel Michael Quilling by Niamh Faherty

Niamh Faherty · CLIENT: Niamh Faherty

Archangel Michael is a Framed Quilling piece that Niamh created. Her inspiration for creating this Quilling piece of Archangel Michael came from her mother. When her grandmother was very ill, Niamh's mother was in their car and the badge for Archangel Michael fell from the mirror into her pocket as her grandmother passed away and this gave them all comfort knowing that she was being protected. The aim is to create an initial impact as the viewer observes the piece, from this it draws the viewers eye closer to see the details involved.

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Unique Properties
Archangel Michael is a Framed Quilling piece that Niamh has created. She designed and created it by hand using 3mm strips of coloured card.
Dimensions & Packaging
780 mm x 20 mm x 530 mm
This piece is framed in a hardwood frame with UV Protected glass
Tags
Quilling, Paper-art, Wall-art, Craft, Art, Design, Handmade, Blue, Gold, Niamh Faherty, Archangel Michael
Production Technology
3mm card, A1 board, PVA Glue, A1 brown wooden frame with UV protected art glass.
Design Challenge
The process challenges that Niamh came across when creating this piece was knowing when to finish it. Each and every strip of paper was individually cut and shaped and she found it was difficult to know when he was filled in enough without it looking bare in certain areas or adding too much to it.
Project Duration
The project started in March 2018 in The Aran Islands and in the end of April 2018.
Operation Flow
Archangel Michael is hanging at the entrance of their guest house to greet everyone that enters their home. The aim is to create an impact as the viewer observes the piece, from this it draws the viewers eye closer to see the details involved.
Research
Before starting this quilling Niamh did research into what it is that best represents Archangel Michael. All of the elements and colours have been specifically chosen to create Archangel Michael as authentic as possible.
Inspiration
Niamh's inspiration for creating this Quilling piece of Archangel Michael came from her mother. When her grandmother was ill her mother was in their car and the badge for Archangel Michael fell from the mirror into her pocket as she passed away and this gave them all comfort knowing that she was being protected. Niamh created this piece for her mother.
Image Credits
Image #1 : Photographer Niamh Faherty
Image #2 : Photographer Niamh Faherty
Image #3 : Photographer Niamh Faherty
Image #4 : Photographer Niamh Faherty
Image #5 : Photographer Niamh Faherty

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