‘The Frame Project’ exists to breathe new life into forgotten treasures. By rescuing 30 thrifted antique and vintage frames, restoring their beauty, and pairing them with original watercolour paintings made just for them, this project preserves history while creating something entirely new. Each frame and artwork are chosen for one another, becoming a one-of-a-kind piece that blends the charm of the past with the heart of the present, ready to be loved for generations to come.
Frames 1 and 2
This diptych was born from a pair of antique frames in this collection, similar in design but slightly varied in size. I kept wondering how I could connect them in a way that went beyond just hanging them side by side, and that’s where the idea of water flowing from one frame into the other came in. In the top frame, the figure with a watering can for a head becomes the giver, pouring care into the world. In the bottom frame, a sunflower-headed figure embodies what grows from that act of nourishment. Putting them together this way connects them, not just visually, but also symbolically - one nourishing the other - and for me it serves a reminder of how much the things we pour into the world, and into each other, really matter.