Merino wool, mixed fibers. Wet and needle felted, with some hand embroidery.

Bernie is a wet felted portrait that depicts an energetic and complex woman in an urban setting. Her strength and determination jump at the viewer from the textured surface of the portrait. The ancient felting and embroidery techniques are remodeled in a bold modern urban rendition of everyday human types.

With its refreshing immediacy, this medium-sized portrait  (around 36x45 cm in size, unmounted) will give purpose and colour to any room.

This portrait is part of the "Ealing people" series by the artist.