These unique prints were specially created to celebrate Dark Alchemy IV, as the ultimate keepsake to remember the event by.

One-of-a-kind collectors item, a pair of hand made monoprints by Ellen Southern (Dead Space Chamber Music / co-curator of Dark Alchemy).
Signed by the artist. Presented in elegant matching silver frames, with glass fronts (51 x 41 cm / 20 x 16"). Mounted on high quality card.

A first print, individually hand-drawn onto high quality textured rustic card, is accompanied by its 'ghost' print - a second print taken from the same ink, and carefully impressed onto semi transparent paper.

Available for collection at the Dark Alchemy IV Festival at St Thomas the Martyr church, Bristol. Proceeds will go to the Churches Conservation Trust who care for this incredible sacred space.

About the artwork:
Woman Practicing Geometry
by Ellen Southern

This drawing is based on an illuminated manuscript from the 14th century of Greek mathematician Euclid's (323–283 BC) Elements, which was first translated from the Arabic by the local natural philosopher Adelard of Bath (1080-1152). He introduced this and many other ancient works of alchemy, mathematics and astronomy to Western Europe, and is known as one of the first to introduce the Arabic numerical system. He returned from his extensive travels with new philosophical questions that would later give rise to an English Renaissance.

The woman, an allegory of Geometry, is shown holding a compass and square, with nine geometric shapes on her cauldron-like table. This resonates with the Dark Alchemy IV event as the programme presents live performances by nine artists / groups. An earlier version of the drawing features on the Dark Alchemy IV compilation CD inlay.