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‘when the bloom has gone away, and sky has turned blue black grey, then the reaper comes the way’

the bloom reaper was my entry into ‘blooming art 2016’ in bunbury, western australia. artists are invited to select an artwork from the city collection and produce a blooming art piece based on the chosen artwork. ‘blue black landscape’ by basil hadley was my choice. the reaper features black roses and was voted first place by the public. as the winner i am invited to compete next year

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    the bloom reaper

    the bloom reaper with the painting that inspired it ‘blue black landscape’ by basil hadley

    face of the bloom reaper

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    bloom reaper montage

    creating the reaper from cling film and pva glue

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    steps in the process

    layer upon layer of cling film and glue

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    face details