The process of creating reliefs

Creating work in relief is a time consuming process. Georgina evaluates each image by eye to judge how many layers she needs to build up and in what order. Once this is done she can start work, first by drawing out the image on a canvas and then by re-drawing and cutting out the layers in whatever material suits the purpose. Often areas will need to be painted onto the canvas initially, such as interior scenes, walls and pavements. Gradually the image is built up until it starts to become recognisable and the detail gets painted and drawn in. The materials are often recycled, found or given to her and she is always searching the 'free' boxes you often find in craft shops. Much of the fun is in finding the right material for the task, for example, the lightbulbs on the Helter Skelter are made from almost 200 small clear beads.