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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
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Title: Chrysopoeia


Production Date: 2014


Dimensions:  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