The King’s Confidant

This work features a site-specific paper cut installation in the former Artisan Queensland Craft and Design Ivory Street Gallery in Fortitude Valley, inspired by the medieval stained-glass window designs in the old King's quarters of the Tower of London. The larger-than-life 'stained glass window' displays a large yet intricate black paper cut, made to fit the entire window of the gallery, suspended from the ceiling, and ultimately turning the whole gallery space into a stained glass window. 
The design features elements of the medieval window at the Tower of London where former Kings had a private prayer space within their living quarters.  Through the final design and title of the show, I played with idea that these windows were privy to royal confessions and prayers, becoming the intimate confidants of past Kings.

The King’s Confidant, 2016, hand-cut painted paper, 2.1m x 2.1m, Ivory Street Gallery, Artisan Craft and Design, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

Photography: Elysha Rei 2016