Bark Cloth | Shafina Jaffer Art 2

Resonances of Life

1.6m x 1.6m

Tree Bark cloth

Cow bone pigment, Malachite crystal, 22k Gold, African medicinal clay, Moroccan Majorelle Blue , Masai hair dye and charcoal.

The bark of a tree is used to make bark cloth. It feels strong like leather and is very absorbing like human skin. This piece originates from the interior of Tanzania.These are meticulously painted on with a toothpick in charcoal, Malachite crystal , 22k gold and pigment made from cow bone. The designs are inspired by henna art, nature and modern abstract and expresses the artists sense of synergy derived from her Indian African roots.

Creation of Eden

2.2m x 2.2m

Bark cloth

Cow bone pigment, Malachite crystal, 22k Gold, African medicinal clay, Moroccan Majorelle Blue , Masai hair dye and charcoal.

The bark of a tree is used to make bark cloth. It feels strong like leather and is very absorbing like human skin. This piece originates from the interior of Tanzania.These are meticulously painted on with a toothpick in charcoal, Malachite crystal , 22k gold and cow boneare pigments the artist makes herself. The designs are inspired by henna art, nature and modern abstract and expresses the artists sense of synergy derived from her Indian African roots.