"The Longhouse"

Very interesting abstract work, a lot to think about !

Yes interesting Angela, very innovative.

An interesting painting and fascinating to read how it came about, Angela.

Many thanks Kwok, I was researching longhouses at the time and instead of drawing the frame decided to create a collage with torn paper and fur fabric for the thatched roof. Then I dabbed white acrylic for the snow in places. These Nordic tribes were nomadic too so their villages were made from trees, peat and animal skins. It was fascinating to research and inspires to delve into primitive Art.

Thank you Carole, I haven't created many collages but did create this one from scraps of paper and fur fabric for the thatched roof. Its amazing how bits and pieces can conjour up a scene from olden days.

Thank you Katy, I thumbed through an old pictorial calendar and cut out an old Abbey so stuck down the ancient brick formation as these Nordic tribes settled in Fjords where peat was plentiful and of course the thatched roof was made from dried branches and probably reeds. I used fur fabric for the roof. They were hunters and gatherers so wanted to show their ingenious longhouse form as it was built back in 700AD!