Posted on April 4th, 2014 by Jane Fairhurst

Papaver somniforum roots electroplated with copper 2014 (work in progress)

I often uses fragile, organic objects in my work and have been experimenting with ways to give them more strength and permanence. Working with artist Rick Dickinson I have recently been experimenting with electroplating and these are some of the first results.

Papaver cambrensis seed pod detail electroplated with copper 2014 (work in progress)