The Kissed Mouth
My inspiration for this piece came from John Everett Millais painting of the same name, sometimes referred to as ‘The Bridesmaid’, 1851.
There have been many painted interpretations of the same title, depicting the quintessential Victorian bride. She’s beautiful, beckoning, innocent, and appears resigned to her fate, though not overjoyed. I wanted to capture the strength and stoicism in her pose, the knowing beyond her years and the touch of enticement in the positioning of her mouth, all veiled in sadness and a trace of apprehension. Her impressive, fierce mane of hair frames her natural beauty and hints to her quiet confidence and resignation.
My inspiration for this piece came from John Everett Millais painting of the same name, sometimes referred to as ‘The Bridesmaid’, 1851.
There have been many painted interpretations of the same title, depicting the quintessential Victorian bride. She’s beautiful, beckoning, innocent, and appears resigned to her fate, though not overjoyed. I wanted to capture the strength and stoicism in her pose, the knowing beyond her years and the touch of enticement in the positioning of her mouth, all veiled in sadness and a trace of apprehension. Her impressive, fierce mane of hair frames her natural beauty and hints to her quiet confidence and resignation.
My inspiration for this piece came from John Everett Millais painting of the same name, sometimes referred to as ‘The Bridesmaid’, 1851.
There have been many painted interpretations of the same title, depicting the quintessential Victorian bride. She’s beautiful, beckoning, innocent, and appears resigned to her fate, though not overjoyed. I wanted to capture the strength and stoicism in her pose, the knowing beyond her years and the touch of enticement in the positioning of her mouth, all veiled in sadness and a trace of apprehension. Her impressive, fierce mane of hair frames her natural beauty and hints to her quiet confidence and resignation.
White raku clay - mid fire to stoneware
Porcelain slip
Red iron oxide
Coloured stain
Height - 21cm
Width - 33cm
Depth - 19cm