The tide will come and take us back
Product Code: ANR-TAB-006
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Description
Hand-pyrographed wood panel by artist Annie Roussel
The motif is formed from an original poem by the artist, entirely burned into the wood by hand, one tiny letter at a time, without spaces or punctuation. Even under magnification, the text remains intentionally difficult to decipher—a discreet way for Annie Roussel to publish her words, revealing only a few lines to the most patient readers.
- Unique creation entirely made by hand
- 2 '' wide frame that can be installed on the wall as well as placed on a shelf or in a bookcase
- Long-lasting protection thanks to a transparent matte wax - don't be afraid to take the artwork in your hands to appreciate all the tiny details!
- 8'' x 10'' x 2''
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The artist
Annie Roussel
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
I started my post-secondary studies in arts before heading for literature, which resulted in me being immersed in ancient manuscripts for several years. Two old research companions, creative writing and my magnifying glass, eventually invited themselves into my art. I use my own literary creations in both pyrography and jewellery making. Written in tiny letters, they become textures and lines rather than signs carrying meaning, and this minuteness creates intimacy between the work and its viewer.
For my jewellery, this microscopic writing is combined with a desire to eliminate the value hierarchy of precious stones and metals. Rust or silver, bark or diamond, I believe everything nature offers should have the same status: that of a treasure. I like to contrast truth and make-believe, to show that beauty resides more in the stories of things and people, therefore in their scars, their imperfections, their vulnerability, rather than in the value judgment made from the outset by society.