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Paintings

1983-85

During my years of study from 1980 - 1989 I used mathematics and geometry to inspire my work. I was interested in the patterns and tools that we as human beings develop in order to make sense of and cope in our complex environment.

Prints

1986-90

I also studied and continue to study those patterns which are not only found in mathematics but also in our belief systems whether they are based on different systems of religions -: Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Traditional belief systems or different social theories, such as Marxism or Laissez-Faire Liberalism.

14 Stations of the Cross

1991-95

Over the past 13 years I have continued my work using a more intuitive approach to making and am concerned with those issues, which affect the environment, women and other cultures, that are economically disadvantaged - in particular Senegal.

Hearth Project

1995-96

Inspired by my experiences of the Casamance  in Senegal and the notion of the hearth in traditional societies. I returned home to consider the notion of the hearth in my own culture today. 

Archeology

1996-2000

I became interested in Archeology after my residencies in two museums: - Centre de Recherches et de Documentation du Senegal -Saint-Louis  and Fishbourne Roman Palace -West Sussex. 

Water

2001-2002

This work was inspired by my experiences of living close to water:- the river Senegal and the Atlantic.

   Diane Thiessen

E Mail - Diane@Thiessen.co.uk

69 Woodbury Avenue, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2EB, Tel:- 01730 261658

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