In 60 seconds: Sarah Gillespie's 'White Plume Moth'
By Wes Gilpin
Published on 11 November 2020
See how artist Sarah Gillespie turns drawings of drowsy moths into beautiful mezzotint prints – raising awareness of a species that is often overlooked.
In 60 seconds: Sarah Gillespie’s ‘White Plume Moth’
Watch Sarah Gillespie use a mezzotint technique to print moths like White Plume Moth, which is exhibited in this year’s Summer Exhibition. Buy this print or browse through 100s more artworks on the Summer Explorer
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