Commissions

COMMISSIONS

The Process

To commission your very own original piece, simply pop me an email with your budget and/or idea for the project via the form at the bottom of this page,

& as soon as spot becomes available, you'll be the first to know.

Forming the Idea

When you commission me to make a piece, it’s not a one-way transaction. I’ll work with you to create something that bears both of our fingerprints. I see us more as equal partners than a typical customer-retailer relationship. In some cases, a commissioning client might be the one to provide me with fabric samples to complement their soft furnishings or sentimental materials & items of clothing. I see this as a way of preserving memory, as well as being a gentle reminder that things can change and grow.

The process

I have a unique way of producing my pieces: I up-cycle fabric samples that would have otherwise ended up in landfill and arrange them into intricate portraits of birds. Each piece is then sealed within a glass frame. I suppose you could say I’m something of a magpie in the way that I’m always on the hunt for exciting colours and textures – I’ll use whatever I can get my hands on: dresses, saris, left over fabric samples - anything! The words ‘colour’ and ‘texture’ are the two most important criteria when selecting fabrics for creating the most spellbinding finishes.

The Subject

I take the pieces of fabric and arrange them into portraits of my most beloved creature: birds. Our winged friends embody the freedom and beauty that I like to see in life. Every creature is so perfectly formed and exquisitely made, and the way in which I layer my fabrics, aims to capture the patterns their feathers so intricately form.

The Sentiment

Environmentalism is at the core of what I do – I use recycled fabric, employ carbon neutral shipping, and try to retain memories of the natural world in every piece I make. This is also part of the reason I chose to work in the medium I’m in. By placing replicas of these precious and often endangered creatures within a glass case, not only do I hope this reminds people of the beauty of the millenia held within, but also the fragility of our ecosystems the need to protect and preserve their beauty for generations to come.

The Frame

I ensure that I use the best quality materials. Each bird is created upon & sealed behind museum-grade glass that offers 99% UV protection. This means my pieces will not degrade or fade and will be preserved for decades to come. The artwork is completed with a contemporary frame of your choice, ready for installation anywhere you see fit.

The vision

Although my method is self taught, and a way of making art that has never been seen before, I hope the pieces I create have a timeless feel, and can be used in a variety of spaces with a variety of styles. After all, the MO of Lily Adele is to inspire, uplift and fill your walls with the beauty of nature.