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: During the decade-long process, Flynn periodically left the copper surface outdoors for long periods . This was a deliberate choice to invite the elements—rain, wind, and time—to act upon the metal.

Unlike many traditional paintings, Vice v4 was crafted on a , making it unique among the artist's series of lace paintings. Its development was marked by several distinct phases:

: The outdoor exposure encouraged a natural verdigris patina to form on the exposed copper areas. The resulting greenish-blue oxidation serves as a weathered background that sharply contrasts with the delicate, painted pink lace lines. Vice v4

The story of is one of patience, transformation, and the interplay between human artistry and the natural world. Created by artist Pauline Flynn over a span of approximately 12 years , this painting is a centerpiece of her "interruption" series. The Creation of Vice v4

: The work began in roughly 2007 as an intricate exploration of lace patterns. : During the decade-long process, Flynn periodically left

The painting is deeply tied to the concept of Just as the Eurofighter jets often roar over the artist's home in Fife, breaking the silence of the countryside, the natural decay of the copper "interrupts" the meticulous human-made patterns of the lace. It captures a split second where thoughts flip and imagery collides, frozen on a surface that carries over a decade of history. If you’d like, I can:

: Completed around 2025, the final work represents the marks of time itself. It was recently showcased in Flynn's solo exhibition, "the clouds seem different here," at the Cahir Arts gallery in Tipperary, Ireland. Artistic Themes Its development was marked by several distinct phases:

Tell you more about the gallery where it was displayed. Explain the technical process of painting on copper .