CHRYSOPOEIA
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In times past one of the primary goals of alchemists was to transmute base elements such as lead into gold, a process more more correctly termed ‘chrysopoeia’.

Chrysopoeia is the first art quilt in the 'Alchemy' series, and of course, is embellished with 22 carat gold.

Chrysopoeia Art Quilt by Claire Passmore
Picture
Picture
Title: Chrysopoeia

Year: 2014

Size:  31.5 x 18"  | 80 x 45 cm
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Medium: Textile / Art Quilt

Materials
Monoprint, ink and  gold leaf on dyed cotton fabric

Exhibition History
Festival of Quilts, Birmingham UK 

Status: Private Collection